Community Allied Health Manager
Position Classification: Art Therapist Level 5, Audiologist Level 5, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 5, Dietitian Level 5, Diversional Therapist Level 5, Exercise Physiologist Level 5, Genetic Counsellor Level 5, Music Therapist Level 5, Occupational Therapist Level 5, Orthoptist Level 5, Orthotist / Prosthetist Level 5, Physiotherapist Level 5, Play Therapist Level 5, Podiatrist Level 5, Sexual Assault Worker Level 5, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5, Speech Pathologist Level 5, Welfare Officer Level 5
Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $133,835.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ590020
Applications close: Sunday 27 July 2025
Community Allied Health Manager
The Role
This position has operational accountability for the Community Health Allied Health Team within the POWH Community Health and reports operationally to the POWH Director of Community Health or delegate and has professional accountability to their Discipline Advisor.
The Manager will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage the team across the relevant facility and facilitate the implementation of high levels of clinical expertise in order to provide high quality care to patients/clients and their carers consistent with NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. The position contributes directly to the development of policy, with consideration of the strategic context.
What we offer
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
- Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and registration with the relevant board (AHPRA) or membership or eligible for membership of a relevant recognised professional body as per the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award. Psychologists require a recognised 4 year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with AHPRA and min 8 years’ experience post full registration, whilst clinical psychologists require full registration with AHPRA along with an Area of Practice Endorsement (or eligibility to progress towards same) and an accredited minimum two-year full-time equivalent Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology or other relevant AOPE.
- Extensive clinical and leadership experience as a practising clinician with knowledge of the community health environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level of guidance, leadership and management of resources and services equivalent to the intricacies of the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and demonstrated application of evidence-based practice within their discipline.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
- Drivers licence and a willingness to drive in accordance with the role.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Comerford on Patricia.Comerford@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
