CCLHD - Community Allied Health Team Leader - Operations and Quality

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 5

Remuneration: Dependant on qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: CCLHD

Requisition ID: REQ662266

Applications Close: Sunday, 28th June 2026 at 11:59pm

Do you thrive in a leadership role where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in the community? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for an experienced allied health leader to join our Community Allied Health team.

About the Opportunity

As the Community Allied Health Team Leader - Operations and Quality, you will collaborate with the Community Allied Health (CAH) leadership team to provide high level allied health governance and leadership to Dietitian, Speech Pathology, and Allied Health Assistant staff, as well as our Aboriginal team and the broader multidisciplinary team. You will also play a key operational and strategic role in the Quality, Safety, and Research/Improvement portfolio within CAH. You will play a key role in promoting high-quality, evidence-informed allied health services that support patients, families, and carers across community settings.

This position combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities and plays a vital role in driving service excellence, workforce development, and patient outcomes. In this role you will:

• Lead and guide the Dietitian, Speech Pathology, Allied Health Assistant and Aboriginal teams within CAH to support high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Operationally manager the CAH Intake team.
• Develop and foster research and innovation initiatives within CAH as well as being responsible for the quality \& safety activities for CAH.
• Maintain an advanced clinical caseload, independently managing complex patient presentations and supporting evidence-informed practice.
• Support education, supervision, and professional development for relevant staff and students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Contribute to service operations, governance, and team performance through effective leadership, resource management, and collaboration across Community Allied Health.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in a recognised allied health profession with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional association membership.
• Extensive clinical expertise in delivering clinical services within community-based healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage, develop, and support a clinical team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives, implement best practice, and drive positive service outcomes.
• A current unrestricted driver's licence and the ability to travel across the District as required.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality care, fostering innovation, and supporting continuous improvement within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health \& Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Georgina Rosee

Phone: 0407 211 458

Email: [email protected]

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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