HIP Access, Rehabilitation and Specialist Clinics Manager

• Full Time, Fixed Term – 7 months (Long Service Leave cover), 4 November 2026 to mid June 2027
• Senior leadership opportunity within the Health Independence Program
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Flexible working arrangements and monthly Accrued Day Off

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced healthcare leader to join St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne as the HIP ARC Manager on a six-month, full-time fixed-term basis. In this senior leadership role, you will lead a dynamic portfolio of integrated healthcare services focused on improving patient outcomes across hospital and community settings. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to multidisciplinary teams across our Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield sites, driving clinical excellence, service development and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders, you will support the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care while strengthening integrated models of care across the Health Independence Program (HIP).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of Health Independence Program services
• Leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams across Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield
• Driving service development, innovation and continuous quality improvement
• Promoting high standards of clinical governance, safety and person-centred care
• Supporting the delivery and ongoing development of integrated models of care across hospital and community settings
• Leading workforce planning, performance and development to support high-performing and engaged teams
• Managing operational budgets and resources effectively
• Leading and supporting organisational and service change initiatives
• Building strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to broader HIP and organisational priorities that improve patient outcomes, hospital flow and continuity of care

Classification: Allied Health Grade 5 or nursing equivalent

Your Contribution

You are an experienced and influential healthcare leader with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Allied Health or Nursing, with current AHPRA registration where applicable
• Postgraduate qualifications and/or demonstrated specialist expertise in a relevant field
• Demonstrated leadership experience within acute, subacute, rehabilitation and/or community healthcare settings
• Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of integrated models of care, clinical governance, quality improvement and contemporary rehabilitation service delivery
• Demonstrated experience in change management, service development and continuous improvement
• Strong workforce management and performance leadership capabilities
• Experience managing budgets, resources and operational priorities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to provide strategic direction while effectively managing day-to-day operational requirements
• A current National Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting our people both professionally and personally.

You’ll enjoy:

• A healthy work-life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing access to an extensive network of fitness facilities
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, with regular initiatives, events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career goals
• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation
• A supportive leadership environment and culture of continuous improvement

About the Health Independence Program (HIP)

The Health Independence Program (HIP) delivers integrated and coordinated care across hospital and community settings to improve client outcomes, support hospital flow and provide seamless, person-centred care. HIP brings together multidisciplinary services to support people with complex healthcare needs, with a strong focus on improving independence, reducing avoidable hospital presentations and ensuring effective transitions between hospital and community-based care.This leadership position oversees teams across all three HIP sites – Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield – and requires a regular presence at each location.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. For further information about the position, please contact Cath White or Meg Marmo (HIP Managers – Job Share) on 0437 080 467. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.

St Vincent’s Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet mandatory immunisation requirements, including annual influenza vaccination.