Clinical Lead – Transitional Therapy and Care Program | Part-time Temporary with a Possibility [...]

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Superannuation 12.5%

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a confident and adaptable Clinical Lead for the Transitional Therapy and Care Program (TTCP) to lead aged care and rehabilitation services in a collaborative, interdisciplinary model. This part-time, 29.4-hour per week position offers flexible working conditions, salary packaging and 12.5% superannuation, with the possibility of extension or permanency.

You will drive efficient referral processes, discharge planning and evidence-based practice to maximise

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership experience in aged care or rehabilitation settings.
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level clinical leadership across TTCP and related services.
• Coordinate efficient referral, admission, discharge and patient flow.
• Support staff in managing complex clients and evidence-based practices.
• Foster partnerships with internal and external health and aged care stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Clinical Lead – Transitional Therapy and Care Program
Part-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions
• 12.5% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role:

We are looking for a confident and adaptable clinical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting older people to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The Transitional Therapy and Care Program (TTCP) provides up to 12 weeks of goal-focused therapy and care services for older people within their own home or at the TTCP residential unit. The program is designed to maximise recovery and functional independence following hospitalisation, helping older people regain confidence and avoid premature admission to residential aged care.

Under limited direction of the TTCP Manager, the Clinical Lead provides high-level clinical leadership, expertise and coordination across aged care and rehabilitation services within an interdisciplinary model. The role is responsible for leading efficient referral and admission processes, coordinating high-quality and safe service delivery for consumers accessing TTCP, and supporting staff in the management of complex clients. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Clinical Lead drives service access, patient flow and discharge planning, while fostering strong professional relationships and promoting evidence-based practice to achieve optimal consumer outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, well-developed critical thinking skills, and the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions with a solutions-focused mindset. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to build effective relationships and confidently engage with a broad range of stakeholders across the health and aged care sectors.

We offer a rewarding clinical leadership role where you can make a meaningful difference to the recovery and independence of older people, while working within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will have opportunities to develop your leadership and clinical expertise, contribute to innovative and evidence-based practices, build strong partnerships across health and aged care services, and help shape a high-quality service focused on achieving positive outcomes for older people and their families.

A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles/ future vacant positions at the same level across CHS.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note: This is a part-time (29.4 hours per week) temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website .

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

Note

This is a part-time (29.4 hours per week) temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Leaders and Senior Management