Clinical Service Lead

Job No: CCW536
Location: Illawarra

About us- We care
CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances.  Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out of school hours care, community aged and disability care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us even if they chose to pursue a different profession within the sector.

About our role- We care about others
 
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Service Lead to drive the growth and development of our clinical model of care within Aged & Disability services. This role will provide senior clinical leadership, managing a team of Aged & Disability clinicians, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Registered Nurses. Working closely with the Executive Manager, the Clinical Service Lead will lead strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery, ensure high-quality, person-centred care, and support sustainable business growth. With a strong focus on best practice, compliance, and workforce development, this role is pivotal in shaping the future of clinical services at CatholicCare Wollongong.
 
This is a permanent full-time position, working 38 hours per week.
 
Our benefits- We care about you

In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy:

  • Competitive salaries and hourly rates
  • Salary packaging options
  • Additional paid personal leave every year
  • Long Service Leave after 7 years of service
  • Study Leave
  • Professional development including internal and external training opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance through hybrid working models, flex time and flexible working arrangements*
  • Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
  • Peace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey Insurance

Our requirements to provide care

  • Demonstrated experience in conducting financial viability assessments, developing business cases, and implementing sustainable clinical service models within budgetary constraints
  • Proven  leadership experience in managing multidisciplinary clinical teams, fostering collaboration, and implementing innovative, person-centred care solutions.
  • Strong ability to navigate aged care and disability sector reforms, build strategic relationships with stakeholders, and influence service improvements through expert clinical guidance.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a clinical leadership or healthcare management role.
  • Tertiary qualification in Allied Health (e.g., Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) with AHPRA registration or a related field.
 
Click here for the Candidate Pack.
 
For more information please contact Cheryl Tarantola on 0448 386 701.
 
Close Date: 20 April 2025 As part of our recruitment process we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck! 


CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.  All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone.
 
CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.  Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.
 
 

 

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