Operational Lead Community Paediatric Programs and Partnerships

Requisition No: 4719
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Integrated Community Health Services
- Program: Community Programs
- Department: MH Paediatric Community Health
- Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists
- Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
- Project:

- **Location**: Melton
- **Employment Type**: Ongoing, Full Time
- **Salary**:Grade 4 AHP (or equivalent)

**About the role**

As the Operational Lead - Community Paediatric Programs and Partnerships with Western Health’s Integrated Community Health Service, you’ll play a vital role in supporting innovative partnership programs and Allied Health Assistant initiatives.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Community Paediatric Allied Health Manager and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. You’ll help shape the direction and delivery of multidisciplinary paediatric programs including:

- Babaneek Booboop (Korin Korin Balit-Djak)
- Child and Family Wellbeing Local
- Adolescent and Young Adult Program
- Allied Health Assistant Programs

Working closely with the Community Paediatric Allied Health Manager and key stakeholders, you will guide a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Providing operational leadership and direction across specialist paediatric program areas
- Supporting a collaborative, positive team culture aligned with Western Health values
- Driving service quality, safety, development, and efficient resource management
- Contributing to the implementation of strategic goals and service improvements

**About you**:

- Minimum 10 years professional experience
- Demonstrated achievement in provision of expert clinical service in area of expertise
- Demonstrated achieveiment in leadership and supervision within area of responsibiltiy to ensure effective service provision/program delivery
- Completion of or progress towards an additional formal qualification in Health Service Management (and/or leadership).

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

**Ready to make an impact?**

If you’re passionate about paediatric community health, enjoy working in partnership-driven models, and thrive in leadership roles - we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
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