Allied Health Manager

The bustling city of Rockhampton is a thirty-minute drive to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Great Keppel Island and is surrounded by many beautiful national parks offering weekend adventures at every turn.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee Allied Health Services across the Rockhampton region. In this pivotal full-time role, you will be part of the hospital's senior clinical leadership team, guiding both inpatient and outpatient services to deliver exceptional care across the full continuum, from acute and rehabilitation to community-based programs.

Your clinical expertise and leadership will empower a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in diverse settings including acute wards, inpatient rehabilitation, ambulatory services, and outpatient clinics.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic planning.
• Implementing and evaluating clinic practices and processes.
• Facilitating integrated care.
• Ensuring continuous quality improvement.
• Overseeing commercial activities and governance.
• Mentoring and support.
• Specialist advice for a large multidisciplinary team.

You will work collaboratively with hospital executive and managers across all settings to achieve excellence in care delivery.

Your Skills and Experience

This position requires an experienced Allied Health Professional with strong clinical and leadership skills. To be successful you must have the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team, have excellent communication skills, problem solving abilities, a growth mindset, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration (or relevant professional body, e.g ESSA).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, with private hospital/private practice highly regarded.
• Recent rehabilitation experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Previous NDIS experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Post graduate qualifications highly regarded.

The Hospital and Ramsay Health Plus Clinic

Hillcrest Private Hospital is a modern, well-equipped facility which offers a comprehensive range of medical and Allied Health services.  With four operating theatres and a full range of medical, surgical and mental health services, Hillcrest has established an excellent reputation in the Central Queensland region for our high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement.

Our Allied Health Clinic, Ramsay Health Plus, has a crucial role in supporting the key service lines of Hillcrest Private Hospital across the entire care continuum, providing pre- and post-operative/admission care for orthopaedics, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and musculoskeletal patients. In addition to supporting the hospital, the clinic has a strong community presence, providing care to diverse patient groups across specialist, primary care and community networks.

Both Hillcrest Private Hospital and Ramsay Health Plus are part of Ramsay Health Care, one of the largest and most respected private hospital operators in the country. The company is strongly committed to further developing the already high-quality patient facilities and services at Hillcrest Private Hospital to meet the future health care needs of patients in the Central Queensland region.

What's in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
• Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide aNational Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a NDIS Worker Screening Check, and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For further information, please contact Fiona Hebbard CEO via email:

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