At New Horizons, wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse group and a dynamic not-for-profit specializing in supporting people living with disability, mental health, aged care, those at risk of homelessness, humanitarian entrants, youth and Indigenous Australian. Our end goal is that people are empowered to do what they need to, and importantly, what they want to.

This great new role will provide you the opportunity to build, develop and lead a clinical allied health workforce that provides safe, high-quality care to customers. You will create a culture that encourages sae, positive and respectful customer focused outcomes.  

Some of what you’ll be championing:  

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines related to customer care and governance within a customer outcomes focused framework.
• Stay informed about current research, practices, and industry updates related to person-centered care and best practice and share knowledge with the organisation. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure New Horizons applies a holistic and person-centered approach to care. 
• Develop, lead, and supervise a multidisciplinary allied health team who are committed to upholding the values of the organisation and assisting the Clinical Excellence Hub in achieving its objectives. 
• Provide clinical services, advice, and consultancy within your scope of practice to other parts of New Horizons. 
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at providing safe and high-quality person-centered care.
• Support the organisation in achieving and maintaining relevant certifications and accreditations. 
• Assist the National Clinical Manager with other duties as required.
• And more….

Your ticket to play:  

• Qualifications and full registration in a relevant allied health field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy and extensive practice experience in the implementation of person-centered care within a disability and/or mental health care setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, guidelines, and standards related to disability and/or mental health care. 
• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders in a sensitive and professional manner. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect and interpret data to inform decision-making and identify trends. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What in it for you? 

• A competitive starting salary with the incentive of NFP salary Packaging of $15,900 and an entertainment allowance of $2,650.
• Work 40 hours per week and accrue one rostered day off (RDO) per month – that’s 12 additional days of leave per annum.
• Grow through professional development opportunities and secondments working with some of the brightest minds in Australia.
• Feel the satisfaction of building the Allied Health services function.
• Work in a supportive community culture that encourages innovation.
• Free onsite parking.

Interested?  

Ready to shape the future of a leading Not for Profit and join our team of change makers? Apply online today. 

New Horizons is a client safe organization. Employment is subject to National Police check, Working with Children check, NDIS Worker Check and Covid Vaccination in line with health orders.  

New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life.  Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.

New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.