27 Nov
Monash Health
Clayton
Job Requisition ID: 6141
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 25 Nov 2025
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Commencing operations in 2025, the Victorian Centre for Advancement in Allied Health (The Centre) will become a recognised centre of excellence for allied health in Victoria and beyond. Under the governance of The Centre’s Steering Committee and in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders, The Centre will deliver five key workforce initiatives during its initial three-year term.
We are seeking a Deputy Director Workforce to join this exciting current team. Reporting to the Director of The Centre, you will play a pivotal role in driving The Centre’s strategy, building collaboration across the allied health sector, and leading workforce projects that make a real impact.
This is a permanent, full time role, however requests to work part-time will be considered. The successful candidate will hold a valid Victorian driver’s licence to enable you to support your engagement with allied health colleagues across Victoria.
What you’ll do
- Deliver workforce initiatives outlined in The Centre’s workplan using sound project management methodologies.
- Drive innovation to strengthen and support Victoria’s allied health workforce.
- Lead the development of funding applications to secure internal and external resources.
- Build and maintain strong networks to enable collaboration and research across Victoria.
- Ensure all initiatives are co-designed with allied health professionals and assistants.
- Apply an engaging, consultative leadership style to foster collaboration and impact.
About You
You are a strategic thinker with exceptional skills in project management, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement. You thrive in collaborative environments and have a proven ability to deliver practical,
evidence-based solutions that meet workforce needs.
You hold an allied health qualification with AHPRA registration and/or eligibility for membership of your professional association (as applicable to your professional background). You have completed relevant professional development and ideally hold a higher degree in a relevant field.
You have proven experience bringing conceptual ideas into outcomes that shape allied health practices and/or workforces. You bring your demonstrated success in meeting strategic, project and operational objectives. Your stakeholders reflect that you are collaborative, engaging, and dedicated to true co-design.
In Return You’ll Enjoy
- The chance to establish a new Victorian workforce hub
- Be part of a wonderful, experienced, collaborative team, that has a strong track record for delivering Victorian workforce initiatives
- The ability to shape the future work workplace for our Victorian allied health teams
- Significant opportunities for growth and innovation
This unique opportunity to help ensure Victoria’s allied health workforce is positioned for excellence and is recognised and valued for its contribution to the healthcare of our community.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Danielle Ryan, Chief Allied Health Officer on 0422 224 388.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system.
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from recruitment agencie will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9 December 2025
📌 Deputy Director Workforce, Victorian Centre for Advancement in Allied Health (Clayton)
🏢 Monash Health
📍 Clayton
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