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• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Play a key leadership role in the delivery of safe, personal, effective and connected physiotherapy services
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations with easy access via road and public transport links
• Classification Range: Grade 4, Year 1-4*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Deputy Head of Physiotherapy is an expert physiotherapist who demonstrates high level leadership and operational management skills to support the operations of the Physiotherapy Department. The Deputy Head of Physiotherapy works closely with the Head of Physiotherapy to advise on the strategic direction of the physiotherapy service within inpatient and acute outpatient clinical programs and they play a key role in optimising workforce capabilities and capacity.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Experience at senior clinician and/or management level within a healthcare setting.
• Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Physiotherapy and strong understanding of Physiotherapy scope of practice.
• Human resource management experience, including but not limited to learning and development, recruitment and performance management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and ability to engage with stakeholders including consultation and negotiation at all levels.
• Extensive experience in the supervision and mentoring of physiotherapy staff, students and Allied Health Assistants.
• Demonstrated capacity to respond positively to change and propose practical solutions to challenges.
• Excellent understanding of contemporary health care issues, challenges and opportunities.
• Ability to think strategically and influence team collaboration and outcomes.
• Relevant clinical experience and a strong understanding of the care continuum.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular Victorian Public Health Sector (Health Professionals, Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Officers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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| Selection Criteria |
Essential: Do you have current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)?
Essential: Do you have demonstrated experience at senior clinician and/or management level within a healthcare setting?
Essential: Do you have extensive clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Physiotherapy and strong understanding of Physiotherapy scope of practice?
Essential: Do you have Human resource management experience, including but not limited to learning and development, recruitment and performance management?
Essential: Do you have outstanding written and verbal communication and ability to engage with stakeholders including consultation and negotiation at all levels?
Essential: Do you have extensive experience in the supervision and mentoring of physiotherapy staff, students and Allied Health Assistants?
Essential: Do you have demonstrated capacity to respond positively to change and propose practical solutions to challenges?
Essential: Do you have excellent understanding of contemporary health care issues, challenges and opportunities?
Essential: Do you have relevant clinical experience and a strong understanding of the care continuum? |