About the roleAn 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 ResponsibilitiesYou 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 experienceYou 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 sameExperience 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 Culture & BenefitsAt 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 opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysAccess to discounted health club membershipStaff rewards and recognition programs About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
