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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge
• Salary
  • Classification - AHP6 - $152,933 p.a.  
  • Second Classification - RN/M6.5 - $172,459 p.a.
  • Third Classification - MAS3 - $127,859 p.a.
• Ongoing Full Time Contract

Make a lasting impact in a role that leads the future of Community Health services!

We are seeking an innovative and strategic Executive Director for Community and Allied Health to join Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN). This executive role offers the opportunity to drive transformation across sub-acute, community aged care, disability, Telerehab, and Allied Health services, shaping the future of healthcare delivery in a vibrant, diverse, and growing region.

About the Role

As the Executive Director Community and Allied Health (EDCAH), you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary workforce while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across RMCLHN. You will play a key role in clinical governance, strategic policy development, and the operational management of significant budgets. Collaborating closely with clinical leaders, the CEO, and government stakeholders, you will advocate for the pivotal role of Community and Allied Health in patient care and contribute to the development of statewide and national health policies.  Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of Community and Allied Health strategies aligned with the SA Health Care Plan and RMCLHN’s strategic objectives.
• Managing a substantial budget to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Directing a large team across multiple disciplines to promote integration, professional development, and excellence in care.
• Influencing policy and practice reform at local, state, and national levels, including through representation on key committees.

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: Higher qualifications in health care relevant to the role (RN/M6.5 must hold or be eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).
• Leadership Experience: Extensive experience in leading and managing allied health staff within complex, multi-disciplinary settings.
• Strategic Management: Proven ability to manage human, financial, and material resources effectively within a health service context.
• Policy and Innovation: Expertise in health policy, strategic planning, and program development at a senior level.
• Change Management: Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale change initiatives and achieving successful outcomes.

About You

As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced leader with a passion for driving high-quality health services and promoting positive change. You possess the following key attributes:

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills and a capacity for conceptualising and implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Influence & Change: The ability to influence and lead change in dynamic, challenging environments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional leader to join a dynamic and forward-thinking health network that is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative care across diverse communities.

About Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.  Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally
• Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Join RMCLHN's Allied Health Team

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact on healthcare delivery in South Australia, apply today!  Job ref: 887064

Enquiries

Wayne Champion
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 08 8580 2402
E-mail: wayne.champion@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

3 December 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

887064 AHP6 Executive Director Community and Allied Health Role Description.pdf

887064 RN6A.5 Executive Director Community and Allied Health Role Description.pdf

887064 MAS3 Executive Director Community and Allied Health Role Description.pdf

About Riverland Mallee Coorong Factsheet.pdf

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