Physiotherapy Clinical Lead

Physiotherapy Clinical Lead - Planned Surgery Reform Join Eastern Health to apply for the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead - Planned Surgery Reform role. Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services, providing a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services. About the role The Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Clinical Lead (Musculoskeletal – Planned Surgery Reform) will oversee the Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy outpatient service delivery at Box Hill and Maroondah Hospital, focusing on non‑surgical treatment pathways evidence‑based interventions that divert the need for surgery. The Clinical Lead will lead clinical supervision and credentialing of Advanced Practice Physiotherapy clinicians, drive service development initiatives, and engage in broader professional leadership initiatives. About you Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated leadership and change‑management skills. Clinical qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Recognised clinical expertise and experience to effectively fulfill the role requirements and lead the profession. Demonstrated experience improving and enhancing clinician skills, knowledge, and patient outcomes through continuous improvement, research and education. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy directions, strategic documents, service issues and funding. Experience providing clinical expertise to a variety of health professionals and healthcare stakeholders, with a commitment to excellence in the provision of health services. Demonstrated ability to innovate, develop and successfully implement and sustain creative solutions to complex systemic and organisational problems. Experience working with health care professionals and senior health service leaders. Ability to lead and coach high‑performing teams, addressing underperformance issues as they arise. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing research, quality improvement and quality assurance activities. Post‑graduate qualifications in an appropriate field. Publications and conference presentations relevant to specific area of practice. Current driver’s licence. Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation Handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and is conditional upon it being up to date prior to employment. What we offer Mentor and Shadowing program Access to discovery days across our 50 sites Study and professional development leave Friendly & supportive teams Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fitness Passport for work‑life balance Employee Assistance program Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements Salary packaging options and benefits scheme Access to Private Health Insurance offers Digital upskilling (Excel, Power‑BI) Cafes at all hospitals Next Steps Apply online if you are a good match and eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications and notify unsuccessful candidates. If shortlisted, we will arrange an interview and a National Police Check will be required. Good to know We are an equal‑opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and people living with disability. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child‑safe organisation, we embed child safety and wellbeing in our everyday culture. Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine‑preventable disease is a mandatory requirement. Advertising may end before the closing date. Recruitment agency applications are not accepted. Employment Details Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Part‑time (16 hours a week) Job function: Health Care Provider Industry: Hospitals and Health Care Salary: A$70,000.00–A$90,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr