Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!) Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements Salary: Competitive remuneration and package Full Time opportunity! About us... Royal Rehab LifeWorks is part of the Royal Rehab Group, Australia's leading provider of disability and rehabilitation services . Representing a broad range of professions, our people are united by our values of honesty, respect, working together and innovative thinking. We are inspired by a commitment to clinical excellence and personalised care. Royal Rehab LifeWorks provides rehabilitation and disability support to people experiencing illness, injury or disability to improve their overall wellbeing through individually tailored programs and world-leading technology. Our approach is informed by world-leading best practice and ultimately guided by the customer – their needs, their goals, their aspirations. A career with Royal Rehab LifeWorks is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.
About the role.. The Allied Health Education and Development Lead is responsible for designing and delivering innovative educational programs aimed at supporting the growth and development of graduate students and early-career professionals in the allied health field across the Royal Rehab LifeWorks sites that the Centre of Excellence supports. This role will lead the implementation of structured graduate programs, student placements, and clinical training, ensuring a seamless transition from academic study to professional practice.
Key responsibilities include: Design and manage structured graduate programs for allied health professionals. Establish and maintain relationships with universities to secure quality student placements. Lead contract negotiations with universities for student placements and education programs. Identify and leverage business development opportunities in education and training, expanding partnerships with universities and stakeholders. Develop strategies to enhance the organisation's reputation in allied health education through marketing and outreach to attract top talent. Contribute to workforce planning by forecasting future needs and aligning pathways accordingly. Ensure graduate and student placement programs meet accreditation standards with strong quality assurance. Represent the organisation at industry events and forums. About you… To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic leader with a passion for shaping the future of allied health education. Skilled at building strong relationships, you excel in collaborating with universities, clinical supervisors, and industry partners to create robust educational pathways. Your strategic mindset allows you to drive business development, foster impactful partnerships and elevate graduate programs, contributing to enhancing the organisation's reputation and expanding its reach. With a focus on growth and innovation, you thrive in roles where you can make a tangible impact on organisational success.
Essential Criteria: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Allied Health discipline (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology). Professional registration with relevant Australian bodies (e.g., AHPRA). Commitment to professional development, quality improvement, and maintaining ethical standards. High attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong knowledge of Allied Health and NDIS regulatory requirements and quality standards. Expertise in business development, contract negotiation, and strategic planning within NDIS or community services. Extensive experience in multidisciplinary Allied Health services and team leadership. Proven ability to manage graduate programs, student placements, and university partnerships. What we offer... Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!) Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts Extra Leave: 4 weeks annual leave + additional 5 days leave Career growth: Genuine career opportunities Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements Salary: Competitive remuneration Supervision: Internal & external supervision Targets: Below market KPI's Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
Interested? Please send a copy of your resume directly to Melissa Minchev at or APPLY NOW. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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