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As the Allied Health and Programs Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centred care across our Residential Care services. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence clinical innovation, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to site-based Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, and Therapy staff
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Deliver structured induction, supervision, and mentoring programs to support staff retention and performance

Program Oversight and Innovation

• Oversee the design and implementation of consistent, therapeutic lifestyle programs that reflect cultural diversity and individual resident needs
• Integrate contemporary approaches and technology to enhance resident engagement and wellbeing
• Ensure alignment of lifestyle initiatives with the Higher Everyday Living Fee programs and broader organisational objectives

External Partnerships and Service Integration

• Establish and manage relationships with external health providers including General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Podiatrists, and Speech Pathologists
• Ensure seamless integration of external services into clinical workflows and digital platforms such as eCase and Best Med/Best Doctor
• Lead collaborative initiatives between internal and external health professionals to optimise resident outcomes

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to organisational working groups and project teams focused on falls prevention, technology integration, and care environment design
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support policy development and change management processes
• Collaborate with Health Care & Quality teams on audits, compliance, and assurance activities

Operational Management and Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting, documentation, and program claiming in accordance with organisational policies
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and performance management of Allied Health and Lifestyle staff

What You Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience (minimum 10 years) in health services
• Proven leadership in allied health or aged care environments
• A passion for person-centred care and service innovation
• Strong operational, strategic, and interpersonal skills

Essential Requirements

• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Proof of current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations
• Willingness to obtain bankruptcy and key personnel check
• Successful completion of Reference checks and Key Personnel Check

Why Join us?

• Competitive Remuneration & Benefits
• Salary Packaging
• School Holidays Childcare Assistance
• Discounted Health Insurance

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.