- Lead Allied Health operations across five major hospital sites, delivering integrated, patient‑centred care for diverse and complex adult inpatient populations.
- Drive innovation, service improvement, and workforce development across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, social work, speech pathology, and other allied health disciplines.
- Shape the future of allied health services through strategic leadership, system integration, and partnerships with multidisciplinary teams across Victoria’s largest health network.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service, providing safe, high‑quality care across more than 40 locations to a rapidly growing and diverse population. As part of the Medicine, Aged, Community and Mental Health Division, the Allied Health program delivers inpatient services across Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Moorabbin Hospital, and the Kingston Centre. The program encompasses physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, social work, speech pathology, spiritual care, and other disciplines, playing a critical role in optimising patient outcomes and supporting multidisciplinary care. This leadership role presents a unique opportunity to drive system‑wide improvement and innovation across one of Victoria’s most complex allied health portfolios. Recruitment for this role forms part of a recent broader organisational restructure at Monash Health, incorporating a more contemporary and future-fit leadership structure across all Divisions. This is a career-defining opportunity for an accomplished leader to make a significant impact within a complex and progressive health organisation.
THE ROLE
Reporting operationally to the Divisional Director, Medicine, Aged, Community and Mental Health, and professionally to the Chief Allied Health Officer, the Operations Director provides strategic and operational leadership for bed‑based Allied Health services across Monash Health’s hospital network (excluding Monash Children’s Hospital and Mental Health). The role is accountable for delivering safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based care, achieving operational and financial objectives, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. It will also lead workforce development initiatives, drive integration and service redesign, and ensure the program is positioned to meet the needs of a growing and ageing community.
THE CANDIDATE
You are an experienced allied health leader with a proven track record in managing complex, multi‑disciplinary services in large healthcare organisations. With an Allied Health qualification, current AHPRA registration (as applicable) or eligibility for professional membership, you bring expertise in operational governance, financial management, and strategic service planning. You are a collaborative and innovative leader, committed to advancing integrated care, building workforce capability, and driving continuous improvement in patient outcomes. Postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership, or health administration are essential (or you are actively working towards them).
For a confidential discussion about this role, you are welcome to contact Andrew Slattery, Divisional Director, Medicine, Aged, Community & Mental Health on M: +61 (0)459 941 148
E: Andrew.Slattery@monashhealth.org or alternatively you can speak with Rhodie Miller, Principal Consultant at HardyGroup M: +61 (0)422 816 557
Please note: If applying for multiple vacancies at Monash Health, a separate application is required for each role via our portal. You may submit a single cover letter outlining the roles applied for, and reuse Selection Criteria responses where appropriate. Please also address any role-specific criteria, if applicable.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Friday, 15 August, 5pm.
The reference number to include in your application is H25_5222.
Your application must include:
- Cover letter addressed to the Divisional Director;
- A written response addressing the selection criteria including role specific selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
- An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
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