Deputy Manager, Physiotherapy (West)

Permanent Part-time (three (3) days per week) 45.6 hours per fortnight $61.17 - $73.58 per hour About Grampians Health Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term. This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future. A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Our communities are diverse, as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region. Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be. About the role An exciting opportunity has opened up for a creative and enthusiastic leader who has a passion for best practice rural and regional health service provision. The Deputy Manager Physiotherapy (West) will provide support and assistance to the Allied Health Manager Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology with the coordination, leadership and management of the Physiotherapy workforce and services within the Allied Health Directorate at the West campuses of Grampians Health. Key Responsibilities You will assist in the monitoring and allocation of resources for Physiotherapy across the West campuses; be responsible for leading, developing, supporting and mentoring the Physiotherapy workforce at the West campuses ensuring a high standard of service provision. The Deputy Manager Physiotherapy West supports the AHM Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology to enhance team building and excellence and provides a leadership role within the Grampians Health Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology leadership team and the Allied Health Leadership team at the West Campuses. Skills and experience You will have: A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration. A minimum of 10 years' experience in the profession with extensive clinical experience and knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice. Post-graduate qualifications in clinical practice, leadership, management and/or research or working towards same Experience in health sector leadership, management or quality improvement, particularly in a public health service, and in leading an Allied Health service, program(s) or quality projects. Current Victorian Drivers licence   Horsham Region Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. With all the facilities that you would expect from a regional city, Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services alongside a vibrant combination of food, art, shopping, culture and nature. With legendary natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, world renowned Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there are many amazing natural features to see and explore. Food lovers will delight in the opportunity to sample from the restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues. If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, and want to swap expensive urban dwelling for stunning natural landscapes, Horsham is the place for you. Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope. It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. Stawell Region Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues. If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle and want to sway expensive urban dwelling for stunning natural landscapes, Stawell is the place for you. Grampians Health Culture & Benefits At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites. Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays Access to discounted health club membership Staff rewards and recognition programs How to Apply Click  APPLY  or contact Hayley Crute, Allied Health Manager, Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, on 0437 259 283 for a confidential discussion. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent. Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+. 115 jobs are currently listed for Grampians Health Job type: Not provided Job classification: Not provided Contact: Hayley Crute - 0437 259 283 ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr