Part-time (60%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Based at Princess Alexandra Hospital
About This Opportunity This exciting opportunity will see you overseeing the daily activities of the Health Coach (HC) team, ensuring the effective operation of the coaching service. You will play a key role in developing resources, guides, and procedures to support the delivery of a behaviour change program based on the Fittest study protocol, aimed at slowing the progression of frailty in older adults living in the community.
Reporting to the Coordinating Research Fellow, you will also be responsible for training and supervising junior Health Coaches, while managing your own coaching caseload to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day Health Coaching operations, including scheduling, training, and maintaining service qualityApply motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques to help participants achieve goals focused on frailty prevention (medication, social support, nutrition, exercise)Lead and manage the Health Coach team, conducting performance reviews and ensuring WH&S complianceEnsure accurate data collection and reporting, meeting project requirements and maintaining data integrityAbout You Tertiary-qualified health professional with experience coordinating patient education programs using behaviour change approaches
Experience managing telephone-based health coaching services and meeting program targets
Skilled in leading diverse teams, managing workloads, and supporting staff development
Competent in using software for accurate data collection, data integrity, and timely reporting
Understanding of frailty and the Australian aged care system
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check and mandatory immunisations.
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' sectionResumeApplications close Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43771). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 20th November 2024.
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