Hunter Brain Injury Service Manager

**Employment Type**:Temporary Full Time until September 2026
**Location**:Hunter Brain Injury Service
**Position Classification**: Dietitian Level 6, Social Worker Level 6, Speech Pathologist Level 6, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Physiotherapist Level 6, Occupational Therapist Level 6, Counsellor Level 6 and Podiatrist Level 6
**Remuneration**: $135,544 - $138,900 per annum
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**:REQ516726
**Closing Date**:22nd September 2024 - Interviews will be scheduled on the 26th September

If you are a capable, enthusiastic Allied Health professional who is able to inspire and lead a highly-skilled team, this role is for you

**About your new role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health professional to step into a pivotal leadership role with the Hunter Brain Injury Service (HBIS). As the Service Manager, you'll lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to clients on their path to recovery following a brain injury. The HBIS team do incredible work providing a mixture of outpatient, outreach, and community residential care. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Neuropsychologists, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologist, Rehabilitation Assistants, Administration and Housekeeping staff.

You would play a pivotal role in empowering and developing the HBIS team, using and building upon your existing leadership and management skills. The team has a focus on quality improvement and innovative practices, you would be involved in explore new ideas to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. This role is supported by the Director Allied Health Greater Newcastle & Lower Hunter Integrated Care Services and be part of a collaborative Allied Health Managers Group. There is also the opportunity to build your network and connect with other Brain Injury Unit service managers across NSW.

**Where You'll Be Working**:
The Hunter Brain Injury Service is 1 of 15 state-wide specialist rehabilitation services for adult clients who have experienced a traumatic brain injury. This is a unique service, with an experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to those who have experienced a brain injury. Located in the vibrant Bar Beach area of Newcastle you can enjoy the convenience of nearby beaches, shops, cafes, and public transport. Whilst the service is based in Bar Beach Newcastle, outpatient, outreach, and community residential care is provided to those who live in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Lower & Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Greater Taree, and Central Coast areas.

**We’re seeking a motivated leader with**:

- Fantastic communication and negotiation skills, building rapport easily with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and leadership and be able to lead a team while fostering a culture of integrity, respect, and collaboration.
- Ability to remain calm and flexible in challenging situations while making informed decisions or escalating when necessary.
- A desire to promote continuous improvement and exploring new innovative ways of working.
- A commitment to empowering and developing your team to reach their full potential.

**Benefits**:

- Exciting career development opportunity to lead an amazing team
- Make an impact on the delivery of a unique service, focusing on improving the outcomes for the community
- Work with a passionate, highly-skilled team and advocate for Allied Health through effective leadership
- Based at Newcastle with the opportunity to work from a beautiful coastal location

**Additional Information**
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**Need more information?**
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**Information for Applicants**:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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