Program Manager, Medical Specialist Clinics

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Full Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 80

**Job Category**:

- Management - Senior/Middle - Clinical

**Req Id -** 4650
- Lead strategic planning & operations for the Acute Medical Specialist Clinics for Barwon Health
- Enjoy a varied, challenging, and rewarding leadership role working collaborative with Senior Leadership across a large Directorate
- Embrace the lifestyle of living and working in a coastal region
- Permanent full time (80 hours per fortnight) with ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

**About the role**
- The Program Manager, Medical Specialist Clinics is a new role in the Medicine, Emergency, Subacute and Home Directorate of Barwon Health. As the program manager you'll provide leadership and support for the Directorate Specialist Clinics teams as they work to ensure high quality, innovative, safe and timely care delivery that is aligned to the Health Services requirements.
- You will work closely with other Program Manager roles to focus on innovative developments to enhance service operations of the clinics.

**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to lead a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development. The Program Manager, Specialist clinics will be a key leader within the Directorate and the broader organisation, contributing to promoting safe, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

**About Geelong**
- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.
- We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance._

**Contact person: Fiona Gray**

**Application closing date: 26th, May 2025**

**Position Description