SA Health
Job reference: 885910
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
* Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
* Salary AHP-3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Permanent full-time
About the Role
As the Manager, Physiotherapy, you will play an integral role in the allied health leadership team, working closely with an experienced group of physiotherapists to support and guide the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Your responsibilities will encompass clinical support, team management, and the development of policies and standards of practice. Representing physiotherapy within both government and non-government sectors, you will provide critical consultancy to ensure alignment with best practices and service standards across the CALHN network. Through this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of physiotherapy services, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of our community with safety, quality, and efficiency at the forefront.
In this dynamic role, you will oversee various aspects of physiotherapy services, from governance and education to professional development and research initiatives. You will collaborate with Allied Health Directors, Clinical Directorates, and other stakeholders to foster flexible, responsive, and innovative services. Additionally, you’ll contribute strategic advice on workforce planning and development to advance clinical practices and service offerings. Balancing these responsibilities, you may also carry a complex clinical caseload as needed and will have the opportunity to deputise for Senior Managers, further enhancing your leadership impact across CALHN.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced, dedicated physiotherapy leader who is skilled in clinical practice, communication, and team collaboration. To excel in this role, you will need:
* A degree in Physiotherapy with registration by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
* Proven leadership and supervisory experience within physiotherapy, including developing policies and educational programs.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* In-depth knowledge of quality improvement, WHS principles, and budgetary processes, with experience in policy application and project management.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
* Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
* Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
* Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
* Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
* Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
* Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information:
* Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
* SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 885910
Enquiries to:
Briana Bates, Director Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy
Phone: 7074 2827
E-mail: briana.bates@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 29 November 2024
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
885910 RD Manager, Physiotherapy CALHN.pdf
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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