Health Independence Program Lead — Multidisciplinary Care

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Wellbeing and health programs

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Austin Health is seeking a senior leader to deliver high-quality, client-centred health services within the Health Independence Program (HIP) across the Melbourne area. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee clinics and community rehabilitation services, and drive performance against targets and budgets.

The role emphasizes workforce planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and professional development, with a strong commitment to patient care in a public health setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Strong program and workforce management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance across nursing and allied health disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Provide operational oversight of HIP Specialist Clinics and Community Rehabilitation Services.
• Drive performance against service targets, quality indicators and budget requirements.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Governance knowledge

Education

Allied Health or Nursing qualification, registered with AHPRA, Nursing & Midwifery Board, or eligible for membership of a Professional Association

Job description

Austin Health is seeking a senior leader to deliver high-quality, client-centred health services within the Health Independence Program (HIP) across the Melbourne area. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee clinics and community rehabilitation services, and drive performance against targets and budgets.

The role emphasizes workforce planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and professional development, with a strong commitment to patient care in a public health setting.