Manager Allied Health and Chronic Disease - Permanent Full Time - Numurkah / Cobram

Position:       Manager Allied Health and Chronic Disease

Location:      NCN Health

EFT/Hours:   1.0 EFT (80 Hours Per Fortnight)

Status:           Full-time permanent

Salary/ Hourly rate:  Hourly rate will be dependent on qualification and experience.

About the Role:

The Manager Allied Health and Chronic Disease provides operational and clinical leadership, management and direction for the Allied Health and Chronic Disease programs across NCN Health, including Allied Health, Chronic Disease and Mental Health programs, Access and Intake, Moira Community Rehabilitation Centre and the Moira Respiratory Program ensuring that all clinicians are well supported in their individual roles.

The role is responsible for the delivery of client focused services in our Allied Health and Chronic Disease department through innovative models of care that align with the strategic goals of the organisation, and will ensure the provision of high-quality care, a sound and sustainable financial position, strong staff engagement and support, effective relationships with the community and consumers to meet the complex needs of our progressive allied health and chronic disease services.

The position works collaboratively with the Director Integrated Community Health and will form part of the management team of NCN Health to ensure that high quality and evidenced based best practice is adhered to in accordance with relevant legislation, quality and safety standards, industrial agreements and organisational policies and procedures.

The Manager Allied Health and Chronic Disease will support day to day operational requirements, program planning, and quality improvement activities, and will demonstrate appropriate clinical expertise and leadership to both role model and mentor the attributes, behaviours, knowledge and skills to achieve high-quality services with the Allied health and Chronic Disease team and the wider Integrated Community Health department.

What we are looking for:

• Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly encouraged
• Allied Health Professional with current certification from the Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Registered Nurse Division 1 with current certification from AHPRA.
• Minimum of five years post graduate experience as an Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse, including highly developed clinical knowledge and skills relevant to Allied Health and Chronic Disease Services.
• Demonstrated management or leadership experience and ability to provide effective clinical leadership, foster collaboration and integration, and motivate a team in a multi-disciplinary environment, while ensuring commitment and adherence to the principles of quality health care.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and managing service delivery including rosters, budgets, financial management and activity reporting.
• Knowledge and experience in quality improvement processes and ability to lead improvement or service innovation activities.
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to efficiently manage multiple demands and tasks simultaneously.
• Highly developed computer literacy skills including proficient use of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and experience including accurate and timely client data management.

What we can offer:

• Salary Packaging
• Professional Development and Study Leave
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Health and Wellbeing Programs
• NCN Health uniform provided

About NCN Health:

NCN Health is an amalgamated rural health service caring for diverse rural communities across the Moira Shire, with approximately 18,000 people in our community, which includes Nathalia, Cobram , Numurkah and surrounding communities.

NCN Health upholds our three core values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership. Our purpose is to build healthy communities together, and our promise is to work together to provide safe, high-quality care that improves the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we live in.

Enquiries:

Robyn Sprunt, Director Integrated Community Health, Phone : (04)0826 9659

For further information please see position description and submit response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.

Closing Date

Tuesday, 24th June 2025 at 11:59pm

 IMPORTANT

As an inclusive employer, NCN Health is committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, NCN Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

NCN Health's ongoing commitment to our employees, volunteers and community is to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of those who have or are experiencing family violence through our workplace support programs. We have zero tolerance to Occupational Violence and Aggression and zero tolerance to Bullying and Harassment.

NCN Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.