Team Leader - Physiotherapy & Allied Health Assistance (Grade 3)

Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per fortnight with monthly ADO)

About Bass Coast Health 

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the sub-regional health service for the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires, with sites at Wonthaggi, Cowes, and San Remo.

Situated in a rapidly growing population, our health service is growing to meet the needs of our region.  We are growing in size but also expanding the types of services we offer which lends itself to plenty of opportunities for our workforce.

Position Summary

This Team Leader position provides strategic leadership of the BCH Physiotherapy, and Allied Health Assistance service areas across all BCH sites and settings.  Whilst based at Wonthaggi, this role will be required to outreach to the San Remo and Cowes sites as required to support staff and service development.

There is a clinical component to this role which is to provide a high-quality physiotherapy service to clients/patients/residents of BCH, utilising assessment skills and developing individual treatment plans to deliver a person-centred service.

Requirements of the position are:

MANDATORY

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy or recognised equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Eligible for membership of Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
• A minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience
• Demonstrated leadership and change management expertise with high level communication, negotiation, organisational and interpersonal skills
• A demonstrated ability to set the vision, direction and implement ongoing service development
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care, risk management and quality systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of allied health and community programs, funding streams and reporting requirements/guidelines
• Ability to manage a diverse multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability in completing administrative and reporting requirements to a high standard within set timeframes
• Proven skills and experience in providing direct clinical physiotherapy services to individuals, families and groups in the community
• Valid Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 Vaccination in accordance with the Chief Health officer COVID-19 Mandatory vaccination Directions
• Flu Vaccination 

What’s in it for you?

BCH is in a significant growth phase, creating an exciting environment for staff to develop their careers while simultaneously having a direct impact on regional communities.

BCH staff also enjoy the following perks:

• A culture which supports your wellbeing and personal growth
• Salary packaging, including novated leasing
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work options and work life balance
• Study support
• A coastal lifestyle in the beautiful Bass Coast region

For further information please contact Sally Phillips, Senior Program Manager on ph. 0455 530 190 or contact Human Resources via email hr@basscoasthealth.org.au

As a Child Safe organisation, Bass Coast Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Bass Coast Health celebrates and supports our employees and community and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. BCH welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability.

Bass Coast Health is a smoke free organisation

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