Allied Health Workforce Advisor

Full Time Fixed Term (12 months from commencement)

• Work for one of Australias leading hospital groups

• Lead a strategic workforce initiative that will shape the future of Allied Health at St Vincents

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Allied Health professional to lead the development and implementation of the St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) Allied Health Workforce Roadmap. The Allied Health Workforce Advisor will provide expert leadership in workforce capability across the Allied Health workforce including Allied Health Assistants. Working collaboratively with Allied Health leaders and key stakeholders you will drive workforce initiatives that support contemporary models of care workforce sustainability and high-quality patient outcomes.

As the Allied Health Workforce Advisor you will:

• Lead an assessment of the current Allied Health workforce profile and service performance to inform the development of the SVHM Allied Health Workforce Roadmap.

• Develop and implement the Allied Health Workforce Roadmap aligned with relevant workforce frameworks.

• Design and deliver workforce initiatives that respond to strategic priorities and emerging service needs.

• Work collaboratively with the Allied Health People Partner management team clinical leaders and discipline workforce leads to further strengthen a contemporary capable and sustainable Allied Health workforce.

• Build strong relationships with Allied Health staff and teams to foster a positive workplace experience.

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that influence clinical practice and workforce innovation across Allied Health and multidisciplinary teams.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement innovation and professional excellence.

• Collaborate with Allied Health Managers and Education Leads to strengthen staff credentialing and competency frameworks.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of Allied Health staff and students across SVHM.

The successful applicant will be employed under either the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement or the Medical Scientists Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement . This position is classified as Grade 4.

We are seeking a qualified Allied Health professional who:

• Is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or is eligible for membership with the relevant professional association for self-regulated Allied Health professions.

• Has completed or is working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification in health administration or a related discipline.

• Has extensive clinical and workforce leadership experience within the public healthcare system with demonstrated expertise in strategic workforce planning capability development and program evaluation.

You will also demonstrate:

• A detailed understanding of Allied Health professional and clinical governance within a large healthcare organisation.

• Strong knowledge of the Victorian Health Workforce Strategy and other relevant workforce capability wellbeing and workload management frameworks.

• Demonstrated experience leading the development and implementation of strategic workforce plans and initiatives.

• High-level consultation coaching and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective relationships and foster collaboration.

• A sound understanding of evidence-based practice and contemporary models of Allied Health care.

• Experience leading discipline-specific or interprofessional workforce initiatives.

• Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake satisfactory National Police and NDIS Worker Screening Checks prior to appointment.

This fixed-term 12-month position will support Allied Health staff across SVHM including the Allied Health & Pharmacy Program Health Independence Program and St Vincents Virtual and at Home program (excluding Mental Health). The Allied Health workforce comprises approximately 500 FTE (650 staff) working across multiple sites and programs. Based at our Fitzroy campus this role will provide support across all SVHM sites and regular travel between locations will be required.

• A healthy work-life balance including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full-time employees.

• Flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging benefits.

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling and wellbeing support.

• A central Fitzroy location close to Melbournes CBD public transport cafes and parking options.

St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service providing a broad range of adult clinical services. Guided by our values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence we are committed to delivering outstanding care while fostering a supportive inclusive and collaborative workplace.

For further information about the role please contact:

Mel Gregory
Director of Allied Health

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. There is no requirement to address each of the key selection criteria individually. Shortlisting will commence as applications are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds cultures and abilities. Inclusion is central to our mission and we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

For further information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at St Vincents please visit our website.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate or minimise the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. As such successful applicants may be required to provide evidence of mandatory immunisations including annual influenza vaccination.

Please contact us if you would like to know more about this opportunity.

The Allied Health Workforce Advisor is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) Allied Health Workforce Roadmap. Working closely with Allied Health leaders discipline-specific workforce leads clinical educators and key stakeholders the role will strengthen workforce capability across the Allied Health workforce including Allied Health Assistants. The successful candidate will drive strategic workforce initiatives that enhance workforce experience build capability and support innovative workforce models to ensure Allied Health at SVHM remains a contemporary high-performing and employer of choice.

The role will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the SVHM Allied Health Workforce Roadmap.
• Design workforce strategies that address current and future workforce needs including attraction recruitment retention and career development.
• Support workforce capability by developing innovative workforce initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
• Improve workforce performance through workforce data analysis reporting and meaningful workforce metrics.
• Drive workforce innovation and change management across Allied Health.
• Ensure alignment between the Workforce Roadmap and the Allied Health Education and Research Roadmaps.
• Promote evidence-informed workforce planning and contemporary workforce models.

The Allied Health Workforce Advisor will:

• Lead an assessment of current workforce profile and service performance to inform the development of the Allied Health Workforce Roadmap.
• Develop and implement the Allied Health Workforce Roadmap aligned with relevant workforce frameworks.
• Design and deliver workforce initiatives that respond to strategic priorities and emerging service needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Allied Health People Partner management team clinical leaders and discipline workforce leads to strengthen workforce capability across SVHM.
• Build positive relationships with Allied Health staff and teams to support an engaged and positive workforce culture.
• Develop strategic partnerships across Allied Health and multidisciplinary teams to influence workforce innovation and clinical practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement critical reflection and professional excellence.
• Collaborate with Allied Health Managers and Education Leads to strengthen credentialing competency and capability frameworks.
• Support the ongoing development of Allied Health staff and students across SVHM.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide expert leadership in Allied Health workforce strategy and capability development.
• Represent Allied Health on relevant committees working groups and internal and external forums.
• Support strategic workforce planning and provide expert advice on Allied Health workforce matters.
• Champion contemporary workforce practices and contribute to a positive organisational culture.

You will be a qualified Allied Health professional who:

• Is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible for membership with the relevant professional association for self-regulated Allied Health professions.
• Has completed or is working towards postgraduate qualifications in health administration or a related discipline.
• Has extensive clinical and workforce leadership experience within the public healthcare system.
• Demonstrates expertise in strategic workforce planning capability development and program evaluation.
• Has a strong understanding of Allied Health governance and contemporary workforce frameworks.
• Possesses excellent stakeholder engagement coaching project management and communication skills.
• Has experience leading strategic workforce initiatives across multidisciplinary environments.

As part of the Allied Health leadership team you will demonstrate St Vincents values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence while contributing to a collaborative inclusive and innovative workplace culture. You will participate in quality improvement activities maintain professional registration requirements and contribute to a safe person-centred healthcare environment.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Complete satisfactory National Police and where applicable NDIS Worker Screening Checks.
• Meet St Vincents pre-employment health screening and immunisation requirements.
• Maintain all relevant professional registration and continuing professional development requirements.
• Comply with all St Vincents policies procedures and Code of Conduct.

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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