• Shape the future of community health services and implement new models of care.
• Improve the lives of elderly clients through exceptional service and leadership.
• Access ongoing training and development to enhance your leadership and clinical skills.

About the role

The Allied Health Team Leader – Community Health Services is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of health services within VMCH's Home Care Division. This role leads the management of clinical staffing to ensure high-quality service provision for all At Home Aged Care programs. Furthermore, the Allied Health Team Leader will drive the growth and development of health service programs, foster a community of practice across various clinical fields, and ensure best-in-class service standards in collaboration with governance teams to meet quality assurance requirements. In addition to your responsibilities, you will be managing a small caseload of your own.

About you

• A relevant qualification in allied health and/or nursing, with unrestricted AHPRA registration (minimum 5 years of experience).
• Proven experience delivering community-based and facility-based care within a clinical field.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing staff remotely and in a matrix structure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop models of care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills.
• High-level strategic thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of public health funding and PHI funding mechanics.
• Knowledge of home care programs and/or NDIS.
• Strong IT proficiency (CRM, CMS, and MS Office)
• A current valid driver’s license

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of at least 3 X Covid vaccinations and agree to comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.