Defence Regional Operations Leader

Vochure; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Discounts at retailers

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Acumen Health, part of the APM Group, is seeking an experienced Manager to lead regional service delivery across a Defence region in Australia. You will build high-performing teams, strengthen Defence stakeholder relationships and deliver outcomes for Defence and rehabilitation contracts.

You will drive KPI achievement, governance, safety and continuous quality improvement; manage budgets and P&L; and report on performance at contract reviews and industry forums.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, or another allied health discipline with current registration.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in occupational rehabilitation, injury management or similar.
• Strong operational leadership and people management with excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality outcomes for Defence personnel and veterans.
• Experience managing budgets, commercial outcomes or financial performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional service delivery operations to meet KPIs, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote clinical governance, safety and continuous quality improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with Defence representatives; act as escalation point for complex issues.
• Lead, coach and develop teams; support workforce planning and capability development.
• Manage regional P&L, revenue, margin and EBITDA outcomes balancing service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Strategic planning

Education

Allied Health degree (OT/PT/Psychology) with current registration

Job description

Acumen Health, part of the APM Group, is seeking an experienced Manager to lead regional service delivery across a Defence region in Australia. You will build high-performing teams, strengthen Defence stakeholder relationships and deliver outcomes for Defence and rehabilitation contracts.

You will drive KPI achievement, governance, safety and continuous quality improvement; manage budgets and P&L; and report on performance at contract reviews and industry forums.