Job Requisition ID: 9037
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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Employment Type: Full Time and / or Part Time
Posting Date: 4 Sept 2026
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Manager, Allied Health WISER to lead our Workforce, Innovation, Strategy, Education and Research (WISER) team.
Reporting to the Chief Allied Health Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team focused on building workforce capability, strengthening professional governance and advancing innovation, education, digital health and research across Allied Health.
You’ll work across all of Monash Health from the team's home bases at Dandenong Hospital and Kingston Centre in Heatherton.
This is a full-time, ongoing role working Monday to Friday, although we’re also happy to consider candidates looking to work part time hours.
In this role you’ll lead the WISER team to deliver strategic priorities and support a thriving, future-focused Allied Health workforce. Key areas of responsibility include:
Provide strategic and operational leadership to the WISER team.
In partnership with the Allied Health Leadership Committee, drive initiatives across workforce development, practice improvement, innovation, education, research and Allied Health Assistant governance.
Ensuring best practice, quality improvement and service redesign to improve patient outcomes and experience are at the heart of everything we deliver.
Build effective partnerships across Monash Health, universities and external organisations.
Allocate resources to lead delivery of the Allied Health Leadership Committee workplan and contribute to system-wide Allied Health leadership.
Manage the WISER budget and resources effectively.
Support the development, supervision and mentoring of staff and students.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Provide expert advice on complex Allied Health and clinical practice matters.
About You
You are an accomplished Allied Health leader with the ability to combine strategic thinking, professional expertise and strong people leadership.
You will have:
A qualification in an Allied Health discipline governed by Monash Health’s Chief Allied Health Officer.
If applicable for your discipline, a current practising AHPRA registration with no restrictions.
Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
A postgraduate qualification in Management, Leadership or Public Health, or demonstrated progression towards one, is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in Allied Health leadership, workforce development and professional governance.
Demonstrated operational management and people leadership experience.
Knowledge and application of project management, change management, quality improvement and service redesign methodologies in healthcare.
Experience in clinical education, professional development and interdisciplinary practice.
Strong understanding of Government policy and broader issues affecting Allied Health and the health system.
Highly developed people leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience contributing to research, publications, conference presentations, peer review and/or successful research grant applications is highly regarded.
Strong computer literacy and the ability to work effectively in a complex health service environment.
In Return
This is an opportunity to influence the future of Allied Health across one of Victoria’s largest health services.
You will work with passionate leaders to shape workforce capability, professional governance, innovation, education, research and digital health, ultimately improving outcomes for patients and the community.
If you are ready to lead, innovate and shape the future of Allied Health, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, reach out to Dani Ryan, Chief Allied Health Officer on 0422 224 388.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
Applications close: 23 September 2026
