Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Allied Health Professional to join our General Medical team.

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  12-month Fixed Term, Part Time position - 0.6 EFT - 22.8 Hours per week

This part-time position is to lead allied health's timely access to care by the provision of expert up-front interdisciplinary triage and assessment of complex patients who are admitted to General Medicine. As such, this person will be responsible for providing strong allied health leadership in modelling best practice principles of interdisciplinary care. Job share is considered for this position, please stipulate desired EFT in application.

This part-time position is to lead allied health's timely access to care by the provision of expert upfront interdisciplinary triage and assessment of complex patients who are admitted to General Medicine. As such, this person will be responsible for providing strong allied health leadership in modelling best practice principles of interdisciplinary care.

To be successful in this role you must demonstrate:

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  Developing clinical competency in all interdisciplinary assessment and triage tasks
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  Leadership skills in the allied health triage and assessment within the General Medicine clinical stream of care
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  Ability to foster and promote a team environment and creating a positive work culture
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  Positive advocacy on behalf of all allied health disciplines
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  Willingness to contribute to and work within your specific discipline team

Work with us!! Austin Health provides you with amazing opportunities for ongoing training and professional development, discipline specific supervision and opportunity to participate in supervision of students. You will work in a collaborative and supportive environment which will also provide you with opportunities to develop your leadership skills and access to salary packaging.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.