Deputy Director - Allied Health and Disability

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Location: Station St Office
Remuneration: $180,279.00 - $201,662.00 per annum
Hours Per Week:40
Requisition ID: REQ686590
Applications Close: 30/08/2026

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

An exciting leadership opportunity is available for a Deputy Director Allied Health & Disability to join our team based at Station Street, Penrith. Conveniently located just a short walk from Penrith Train Station and Westfield Penrith, this role offers easy access to public transport, shopping and dining amenities.

Reporting to the District Director Allied Health, Research & Strategic Partnerships, you will play a key role in shaping and strengthening Allied Health and Disability services across the District. You'll provide strategic leadership, skilled governance and expert advice to support high-quality, safe and effective allied health practice.

In this influential position,



you will support district-wide Allied Health governance and professional standards, provide expert advice to Executives and Operational leaders, lead key initiatives in Clinical Governance, Workforce development and professional practice and oversee Allied Halth policies, credentialing, scope of practice and compliance requirements.

To succeed in this role you will be a collaborative and strategic leader, bring strong stakeholder engagement, exceptional influencing skills with a passion for workforce development and a quality improvement patient-centred care focus.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

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📌 Deputy Director - Allied Health and Disability (Penrith)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Penrith