Allied Health Inpatient and Residential Program Lead

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Part time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:As per award

**Occupation**: Community Services

**Location**: Mount Alexander

**Reference**: VG/1856647

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

**Position Title**:Allied Health Inpatient & Residential Care Program**

**Classification**:EP71 G3 Y1

**Salary per hour**:$52.70**+ superannuation + generous salary packaging options

**Employment Type**:Ongoing part-time 64 to 72 hours per fortnight

**Award**:Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

**Role description**

The Allied Health Program Lead for the Inpatient and Residential programs is a Senior Clinician position in the At Home Programs. The Allied Health Program lead will work in multi-disciplinary teams to lead and support Allied Health Care pathways across the inpatient, at home and residential aged care settings, focus on quality multi-disciplinary care, the ultimate aim is to offer an alternative to hospital-based care in the home or place of residence.

The position will work closely with other Program Leads, Coordinators and Allied Health Professional leads to ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services within an evidence-based framework across the inpatient, at home and residential aged care settings. Supporting flow and transition of care between inpatient, residential and at home care settings is a key component of this leadership role.

The role will include both provision of clinical consultation and direct clinical care across both the inpatient, at home and residential settings at a Senior Clinician level commensurate with the discipline.

This position is in line with value-based health care that strives to deliver efficient and effective services that improve the health outcomes that matter to clients, improve the consumer experience of receiving care, and improve the staff experience of providing care.

This role is a key position within the broader Dhelkaya health service that supports the organisation to increase the care options available for patients, support patient flow initiatives, and enable patients to access the right care, in the right place at the right time.

**About you**
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant Allied Health profession
- Current AHPRA registration or equivalent professional association membership
- Minimum 7years clinical experience in relevant clinical area of expertise
- Demonstrated skills and capabilities required for discipline and program-based leadership
- Drivers Licence

**_ Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying._**

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**Culture and Benefits**

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

- **Stress-free parking**:at no-cost close to your place of work.
- **Salary packaging**:to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments,