Director - Allied Health

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About the Role:

As the Director of Allied Health with Challenge Community Services, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team of Psychologists, Social Workers and Behaviour Support Practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services that change lives.

Based in Maitland or Tamworth, this senior leadership role will see you driving the growth and innovation of Allied Health services, contributing to the executive leadership team, and championing a culture of person-centred, trauma-informed and positive behaviour support practices.

You'll provide strategic direction, inspire and develop a skilled team, and forge partnerships that expand our services and deliver meaningful outcomes for children, young people and adults across our communities.

Benefits

• Full maintained company vehicle with FBT contribution.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year (if eligible)
• Meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 pre-tax (if eligible)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave (if eligible)
• Annual flu vaccination
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Birthday leave – take the day off to celebrate you

Duties

• Lead and manage Allied Health teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services
• Drive strategic growth, innovation and service development aligned with organisational goals
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to strengthen service delivery
• Provide clinical and operational leadership, supervision and support to Allied Health staff
• Monitor and enhance quality assurance, compliance and risk management systems
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development
• Contribute to executive leadership and organisational strategic planning

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health or related discipline
• 3–5 years' experience in a management role within Allied Health or Community Services
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop services and manage budgets
• Strong knowledge of community services, health frameworks and policy development
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, partnerships and service growth
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in intervention planning, service design and delivery
• Current Driver's Licence, Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Police Check (or ability to obtain)

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional associations
• Experience supervising provisional psychologists (Board approved supervisor with AHPRA)
• Experience in Out-of-Home Care or disability services
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, positive behaviour support and complex needs

About Us:

For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has provided disability services, foster care, allied health, and supported employment. Our mission is simple: empower individuals and strengthen communities through compassionate, people-focused support.

How to apply:

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Stephen Doley via email: stephen.doley@challengecommunity.org.au

Applications Close: 21 September 2025

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay our respects to their elders past and present.

Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.