AWH Service Development Operational Lead - Allied Health

About the Role

Closing Date: 12/12/2025

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney & Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Flexibility for balancing work & life commitments 

This key leadership position guides the clinical workforce through a critical transformation at Albury Wodonga Health (AWH). The AWH Service Development Operational Allied Health Clinical Lead reports to the AWH Service Development Operational Manager and works with the operational nursing and medical clinical leads to ensure the operational readiness of all clinical teams during the staged move to new facilities. The role involves driving the redesign of programs and operational changes to service delivery models, workflows, and staffing structures, ensuring the workforce effectively adapts to the new clinical environments. The Allied Health Clinical Lead will collaborate with clinical, operational, and project teams to implement contemporary models of care, optimise service delivery, and enable the provision of modern, safe, efficient, and quality services in the new spaces.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Tertiary qualification as an Allied Health Professional or higher
2. Extensive clinical experience as an Allied Health professional within a public health setting, with demonstrated leadership experience across Allied Health teams.
3. Demonstrated expertise in service development, change management, and project implementation, particularly in the context of clinical service delivery in a healthcare environment.
4. Experience in leading Allied Health teams and contributing to the strategic direction of the Allied Health workforce within a larger organisational context.
5. Strong understanding of contemporary models of care, service delivery innovations, and healthcare systems.
6. Advanced verbal and written communication skills to facilitate consultation, negotiation, and collaboration.
7. High-level computer literacy and advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office programs and applications.

Employment Type: This is a full-time 40-hour-a-week position with a monthly ADO, fixed-term opportunity for 24 months 

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact Linda Hudec at linda.hudec@awh.org.au

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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