Allied Health Service Manager - Child and Family Health

• Child and Family Health in Western Sydney, working with families to make a difference.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse setting, leading allied health services for provision of community based care for children and their parents and carers.
• Monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus annual leave for full-time staff.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Child and Family Service Manager provides strategic management of community based Allied Health services, within Western Sydney Local Health District. Child and family allied health services includes Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling and Social work services, that work closely with CFH Nursing and Community Paediatricians.

The Service manager role is key in developing and delivering services to maximise health and development outcomes through the provision of a range of accessible, equitable, efficient and evidence-based, early intervention, targeted and community place-based services for children and their families.   

The core functions of the role are:

• Strategic management of the community based paediatric allied health therapy and counselling services across the Child and Family stream.
• Leadership of Child & Family Service Coordinators across the service.
• Planning and managing human and material resources for child and family services across the stream in order to meet key performance indicators and financial accountabilities.
• Planning, development and provision within Child and Family which ensures a consistent approach to a continuum of service delivery.
• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality services across the Child and Family stream in line with the strategic directions, policy and best practice standards of the Integrated and Community Health Directorate, the District and NSW Health.
• Support the Directorate interface with District clinical streams and services to improve access to services and health outcomes for key priority groups.
• Develop and promote workplace values and culture in line with the Integrated & Community Health Directorate’s purpose.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant clinical qualifications in a health related field and extensive recent clinical experience and/or experience in the management and planning of health services.
2. Substantial and proven experience in the management of multidisciplinary clinical teams and effective staff management and clinical leadership skills.
3. Excellent communication and analytical skills.
4. Knowledge and/or experience in the implementation of primary care and integrated care principles, community health service delivery and practice models.
5. Understanding of NSW Health policies and strategic frameworks related to the delivery Child and Family Health services.
6. Well-developed conceptual, organisational and planning ability.
7. Knowledge and experience of quality management process and a commitment to the implementation of best practice and clinical service innovation.
8. Hold a current driver's license valid in Australia and is willing to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ533535
Applications Close: 17th December 2024

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed  Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Eva Litherland on Eva.Litherland@health.nsw.gov.au