Job Description:

• Permanent / Full Time senior leadership opportunity
• Based across Kew and Fairfield
• Lead a collaborative, multidisciplinary community rehabilitation service

About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced allied health leader to join St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne as the St Vincent's Community Rehab Leader.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for St Vincent’s multidisciplinary Community Rehabilitation Program, leading approximately 25 EFT across Kew and Fairfield to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation services. You will set the strategic direction and provide strong clinical and operational governance across the program, fostering a responsive, innovative and evidence-based approach to community rehabilitation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the operational management of the Kew Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) and Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) programs, including workforce management, service delivery, activity targets and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction across the broader Community Rehabilitation Program.
• Supervise and support the Fairfield Community Rehabilitation Team Leader, who oversees Fairfield CRC and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary workforce to deliver high-quality, person-centred and goal-oriented rehabilitation.
• Drive service development, innovation, quality improvement and evidence-based practice across the program.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support integrated and responsive service delivery.
• Contribute as a key member of the HIP Access, Rehab and Clinics leadership group.

Classification for this position will be Allied Health Grade 4.

About You

You are an experienced allied health professional and people leader with a strong understanding of rehabilitation and community-based healthcare. You bring a collaborative leadership style, sound operational management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services.You will also bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Allied Health discipline.
• Current AHPRA registration, where applicable to your profession.
• A minimum of seven years’ post-graduate experience, including at least three years’ experience in rehabilitation and/or community-based services.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary community rehabilitation standards and evidence-based practice.
• Experience in service development, project management and/or quality improvement.
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership environment.
• A healthy work/life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full-time employees.
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support programs.
• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation.
• A culture of continuous learning, innovation and improvement.

About the Health Independence Program and Community Rehabilitation Program

The Health Independence Program (HIP) provides a comprehensive range of specialist clinics, rehabilitation programs and services designed to support people to achieve their health and independence goals. Services include rapid-response health management, short-to-medium-term care coordination, rehabilitation and health education, with a strong focus on person-centred care and self-management.

St Vincent’s Community Rehabilitation Program operates across St George’s Hospital in Kew and the Fairfield Community Rehabilitation Centre. The program encompasses Community Rehabilitation at Kew and Fairfield, Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, providing multidisciplinary, goal-oriented and time-limited rehabilitation across home and centre-based settings.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact

Kathryn Bailey

HIP Access Rehab & Clinics Manager

Kathryn.Bailey@svha.org.au

0421 416 047

Position Description – St Vincent’s Community Rehabilitation Leader

Local Work Environment

The Health Independence Program (HIP) operates across Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield, providing integrated and coordinated care across hospital and community settings. HIP aims to improve client outcomes, support hospital demand and flow, reduce fragmentation of services and promote person-centred care.This position is primarily based at Kew Community Rehabilitation and will also work across Fairfield Community Rehabilitation Centre and other HIP programs as required.

Position Purpose

The St Vincent’s Community Rehabilitation Leader provides strategic, operational and clinical leadership across the Community Rehabilitation Service, including Community Rehabilitation Centres, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH).

The role leads strategic planning, clinical governance, service delivery and resource management across Community Rehabilitation, while providing direct operational and clinical leadership to the Kew CRC and RITH teams and supervision to the Fairfield CRC Team Leader.

Position Duties

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead strategic planning, service development and implementation across Community Rehabilitation.
• Provide operational and clinical governance across CRC, RITH and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation services.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of Kew CRC and RITH, including workforce management, recruitment, staff development and service delivery.
• Supervise and support the Fairfield CRC Team Leader.
• Monitor individual, team and service activity targets and support achievement of Medicare revenue targets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary client allocation, assessment, treatment, care planning, documentation and discharge planning.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership, advice and supervision to staff.
• Lead team meetings, case conferences, projects, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage clinical risk, incidents, consumer feedback and service concerns appropriately.
• Maintain appropriate standards for safety, infection control and occupational health and safety.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support student and volunteer coordination and encourage participation in research and evidence-based practice.

Incumbent Obligations

You will be expected to:

• Perform your role in accordance with SVHM policies, procedures, values and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing service needs.
• Ensure safe, high-quality clinical care and appropriate staff supervision.
• Promote a culture of learning, quality improvement and clinical risk management.
• Support person-centred care and informed decision-making.
• Maintain a safe workplace and complete all required organisational training.

Capability Requirements

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Personal effectiveness and accountability.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• A strong focus on patient and client-centred care.
• Innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to drive results and understand organisational priorities.
• Effective leadership and management of others.
• Strong collaboration within and across teams.

Selection Criteria

Essential qualifications and registration:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Allied Health discipline.
• Current AHPRA registration where applicable.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.

Essential experience and capabilities:

• Minimum 7 years’ post-graduate experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in rehabilitation and/or community-based services.
• Management experience within interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of HIP principles of care and relevant clinical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support interdisciplinary teams and work independently.
• Highly developed organisational, planning, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development and the Mission and Values of St Vincent’s.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical, research or management area.
• Demonstrated commitment to research.

Required Immunisations

This is a Category A healthcare worker position. Successful applicants must meet SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy requirements, including vaccination and/or assessment for relevant vaccine-preventable diseases.

Pre-Existing Injury

Prior to appointment, successful applicants are required to disclose any pre-existing injury or condition that may be affected by the duties of the position.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Appointment is subject to completion of relevant pre-employment requirements, including:

• A current National Police Check prior to commencement.
• Ongoing Police Checks as required under SVHM policy.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, where the position meets the requirements of a Risk Assessed Role.
• Compliance with applicable employee health screening and immunisation requirements.

Closing Date:

16 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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