Deputy Director, Allied Health & Education Strategy

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) seeks a values-driven leader to join our team as Deputy Director Allied Health. This is a permanent full‑time role to shape strategic priorities and strengthen sustainable, integrated Allied Health services in alignment with Perth Children's Hospital and WA Health.

Working with the Director of Allied Health Services, Heads of Department and executive stakeholders, you will translate strategy into outcomes and foster multidisciplinary collaboration,

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Allied Health practice.
• Experience leading and managing resources within a complex multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and governance across Allied Health workforce, financial and material resources, education, research and service improvement.
• Leading the preparation and oversight of Directorate reporting, including annual reports, budget estimates, submissions and responses to ministerial requests.
• Ensuring resources are effectively planned and managed to support organisational priorities, service sustainability and high-quality patient care.
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with health services, universities, research institutions and other key stakeholders to advance education, research, innovation and evidence-based care.
• Providing strategic leadership and oversight of Allied Health research across CAHS, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and fostering a culture of research excellence and continuous improvement.
• Representing CAHS at state and inter-organisational forums, providing expert advice and strategic input to inform WA Health policy, research priorities and service planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) seeks a values-driven leader to join our team as Deputy Director Allied Health. This is a permanent full‑time role to shape strategic priorities and strengthen sustainable, integrated Allied Health services in alignment with Perth Children's Hospital and WA Health.

Working with the Director of Allied Health Services, Heads of Department and executive stakeholders, you will translate strategy into outcomes and foster multidisciplinary collaboration,