Manager Aged, Chronic Care and Allied Health Services.
- Apr 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 9
Aged, Chronic Care and Allied Health Stream.
Permanent Part Time - 32hrs per week.
SCHADS Award Level 6.
About us
Belong Blue Mountains is a community based organisation committed to strengthening wellbeing, connection and resilience across the Blue Mountains community. Through a diverse range of programs and services, we support people of all ages to access the services, opportunities and connections they need to thrive.
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven leader with a clinical background to join our team as Manager – Aged, Chronic Care & Allied Health Services.
Position Summary:
This role provides both clinical and operational leadership across Belong Blue Mountains aged care, chronic care and allied health programs.
You will be responsible for ensuring services are safe, high quality and aligned with clinical governance frameworks, while also delivering strong operational performance, funding compliance and service development outcomes.
Working closely with Team Leads and staff, you will support the coordination of services, strengthen clinical practice and ensure programs respond to the evolving needs of the community.
The role also plays a key part in supporting the organisation to navigate sector reform, including changes to aged care funding such as Support at Home. You will contribute to analysing these changes and providing insights and recommendations to support future service planning, sustainability and growth.
As a senior leader within the organisation, you will be a member of the Belong Blue Mountains Operations Management Committee, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the organisation, including its people and resources, implements the strategic direction approved by the Board and ensures organisational systems and processes support the organisation’s priorities and culture.
Responsibilities:
Provide clinical and operational leadership across aged care, chronic care and allied health services.
Ensure services are delivered in line with clinical governance frameworks, professional standards and organisational quality and safety requirements.
Lead the development and implementation of clinical governance systems, including oversight of service quality, risk and continuous improvement.
Manage funding contracts, program budgets and financial performance and reporting requirements to ensure services operate within approved funding parameters and achieve sustainable outcomes.
Act as a key contact for funding bodies and contribute to funding sustainability through grant applications and funding proposals.
Monitor and interpret sector reforms and funding changes, providing insights and recommendations to inform service planning and future direction.
Provide leadership and support to Team Leads and staff, fostering a positive, accountable and high performing workplace culture.
Support workforce planning, capability development and team effectiveness.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, health providers and key stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for service improvement, integration and growth.
Contribute to organisational leadership through active participation in the Operations Management Committee.
Provide operational and service insights to support Operations Management Committee and Board oversight.
About You
You are an experienced and collaborative leader with a strong commitment to community wellbeing and high quality service delivery.
You will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in a clinical discipline (e.g. Allied Health, Nursing or similar), with current registration where applicable.
Demonstrated experience in clinical service delivery and clinical governance within a community or health setting.
Experience managing community or health-based programs, including government funded services.
Strong leadership capability with experience supporting and developing multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
The ability to interpret sector changes and translate these into practical service and operational improvements.
A strategic and solutions-focused approach to service delivery and organisational challenges.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain or hold:
Working With Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current driver’s licence
What we can offer
Flexible working environment, ongoing training and education
Salary Packaging (lowers your taxable income and increases your take home pay)
A fulfilling role with the opportunity to make a direct impact in the community
Important Information
Please download the full Position Description via the link below
Applications are to be submitted online via the button below
Please ensure your application includes your resume and cover letter addressing each essential criteria separately, as listed in the position description in writing
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position
NDIS Worker Screening Check will be required prior to commencement
All enquiries will be treated confidentially. Belong Blue Mountains is committed to social justice
principles including EEO.
These positions are open until suitable candidates are found.
Contact: hrsupport@belongbm.org.au
