Chief Allied Health Officer

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

This role suits a strategic thinker who loves to foster positive collaborative relationships across an extensive range of stakeholders to achieve a high-quality, safe and accessible health system in the ACT.

The ACT Office of the Chief Allied Health Office delivers allied health workforce initiatives such as the ACT public health system Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, Allied Health Symposium, ACT Allied Health Excellence Awards and the ACT Allied Health Professionals Associations Forum. We are a small, dedicated, collaborative team who highly value our positive workforce.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
**Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge**:

- Mandatory: Tertiary qualifications in an allied health discipline and eligibility for membership of the appropriate peak professional body, or unconditional Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A postgraduate qualification in a related field is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary clinical practice and governance; sound understanding of professional standards and guidelines, government processes, system-wide policy and change management.
- Experience delivering effective outcomes in a complex, cross-cultural and politically sensitive environment regarding the relevant legislative obligations.
- Proven strong and effective communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and display behaviours that are consistent with the ACTPS values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation, and signature behaviours.

**Behavioural Capabilities**:

- Proven strong and effective communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead positive team culture and to maintain initiative, curiosity, shared team vision, to deliver outcomes in a complex and variable work environment.
- Commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and display behaviours that are consistent with the ACTPS values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation, and signature behaviours.

**How to Apply**:Please submit a current curriculum vitae, contact details of two referees (recommended that one is your current supervisor) and a written statement in the form of a pitch of no more than two A4 pages (no smaller than 11pt font) addressing the Selection Criteria. The statement should explain how you have the behavioural qualities, technical skills, experience and knowledge to perform in this role.

**_ Applications should be sent to the Contact Officer._**

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.

**Career interest categories**:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Leaders and Senior Management

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