Allied Health Initiatives Lead

Allied Health Initiatives Lead – Parental Leave Cover

• Box Hill and Eltham location with Hybrid Working options
• Competitive salary including salary packaging
• Part Time Fixed Term up to 12 months (0.8 EFT)

Who are we?

healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.

Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.

Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual's needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Why work with us?

Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important.

When joining healthAbility's supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected.

healthAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an energetic nursing or allied health professional with a strong background in operations, strategic leadership and change management to join our supportive multidisciplinary team as a Allied Health Initiatives Lead in a part time fixed term capacity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Lead Clinical and Operational Teams: Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to direct reports, ensuring effective coordination, staff management, and scheduling of operational meetings to optimize team performance and service delivery.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as a key advisor in allied health project implementation, driving innovative solutions and best practices that enhance project outcomes.
• Strategic Model Development: Contribute to the formulation of operational models and writing of funding submissions and resource allocation, leveraging an understanding of diverse funding mechanisms to support portfolio initiatives and align with strategic goals.
• Service Development Support: Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities for new service offerings, guiding the strategic planning and execution to meet evolving client needs and market demands.

Our ideal candidate:

• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
• Operational and Strategic Leadership: Proven track record in operational management with a focus on strategic delivery, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across teams.
• High-Level Communication Skills: Exceptional communication abilities, fostering collaboration and providing mentorship to team members while working independently to drive initiatives forward.
• Proven Leadership Experience: Established history in a leadership role, demonstrating the ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving strategic goals.
• Comprehensive Knowledge of Allied Health: In-depth understanding of allied health principles and practices, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Please apply here by submitting a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria with your CV.  Thank you for your time and interest and please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.

Any enquiries can be made to Raheela Datoo, Senior Program Manager – Complex and Integrated Care at

See the video to hear from our employees why this opportunity is much more than a job and how healthAbility offers careers with meaning.

This position closes on 31st of October 2025. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted so please don't delay. This ad may close sooner if a suitable applicant is found.