Sharp & Carter are excited to partner with an exceptional healthcare organisation to recruit an Allied Health Manager. This pivotal role offers an exceptional chance to lead multidisciplinary teams, shape innovative mental health interventions, and make a real difference in patient care.
About the Role
As the Allied Health Manager, you will oversee clinical, operational, and workforce functions within the adult inpatient mental health units. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations & Nursing, with a professional line to the Deputy Director of Allied Health, you will lead a team of allied health staff, including therapists, assistants, and peer workers, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based, compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Manage staffing, recruitment, leave, and performance; oversee budgets and resource allocation; represent Allied Health in service meetings.
- Clinical Oversight: Ensure the provision of diverse therapeutic interventions; support complex patient care; promote best practice standards.
- Workforce & Development: Drive workforce strategies, supervise staff, facilitate professional growth, and foster a high-performance team environment.
- Quality & Innovation: Lead quality improvement initiatives; support research activities; promote evidence-based practice and service enhancement.
- Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, peer workforce, families, and community partners to optimise patient outcomes.
About You
- Qualifications: Current registration with AHPRA (Occupational Therapist or Social Worker ideally) with a postgraduate qualification in mental health (preferably).
- Experience: Extensive clinical experience in mental health settings, ideally a minimum of 5 years of clinical practice preferred.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and develop innovative models of care.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of mental health legislation, policies, and best practices.
- Attributes: Motivated, customer-focused, collaborative team player with high professional standards.
Why Join?
- Be part of a leading mental health program dedicated to compassionate, innovative care.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team committed to continuous improvement.
- Enjoy a supportive work workplace with opportunities for professional development.
- Competitive salary package with superannuation.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health services and lead a dedicated team, we want to hear from you.
For confidential enquiries or to submit your application, please contact Samantha on 0408 935 503 or email your CV to sfallaw@sharpandcarter.com.au
📌 Allied Health Manager - Social Worker
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne