• Perm Part time Leadership role min 0.6 - .8 EFT role, flexible locations
• Thriving not for profit, salary packaging, flexible work life balance
• Hybrid role with flexible locations across Lilydale, Doncaster Hawthorn

About Us

Access Health and Community, with a 150-year legacy of compassionate care, is on a mission to build healthier lives together. Our team of over 400 dedicated employees and 200 volunteers, serves across 18 locations. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming merger with Inspiro, a trusted partner in community health. Inspiro, with a skilled team of 100, is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and high-quality care in the Yarra Ranges. This merger strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional care and opens up new opportunities for our team and the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about making an impact across diverse communities? Based primarily in Hawthorn, this role offers flexibility to work across multiple locations, including Doncaster, Lilydale, and surrounding Inner and Outer Eastern Suburbs. There is also an occasional requirement to attend other sites such as Belgrave and Richmond.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable working across various locations to meet service and community needs. Your ability to work flexibly, manage your time effectively, and build strong relationships across teams will be key to your success.

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is excited to offer an opportunity for a values-driven and experienced leader to take on the role of Manager – Chronic Disease Care. In this critical position, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health, Nursing, and Health Coaching professionals, delivering coordinated care and therapeutic interventions for clients with chronic health conditions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Allied Health & Chronic Disease Care, you will drive high-quality, safe, and sustainable service delivery. Your leadership will foster innovation, continuous improvement, and team development, ensuring a collaborative, client-centred approach. Help shape the future of chronic disease support in a progressive, people-first organisation. This role is permanent part time role with a minimum requirement of 0.6EFT but flexible to discuss increasing hours.

What you will be doing Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Allied Health, Nursing and Health Coaching professionals
• Oversee day-to-day operations, workforce planning, clinical supervision, and service performance
• Drive quality, safety and compliance with best practice models and organisational values
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to expand and enhance services
• Manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and support access and demand planning.

What you will bring

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification/s in Allied Health or Nursing with 5+ years of clinical experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or senior role
• Knowledge of chronic disease care and multidisciplinary service delivery
• Strong people leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working across both block-funded and consumer-directed care models
• Financial literacy and experience in service planning and performance management

Compliance Requirements:

• National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver’s Licence

Attributes we value:

• Strong people leadership capabilities
• In-depth knowledge of contemporary best practice chronic disease care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable high level of accountability and a track record of performing against targets
• Good financial literacy, with experience of developing budgets and effectively managing financial performance
• Demonstrable skills in leading improvement initiatives and change within a complex operating environment
• Strong personal commitment to the vision and values of AccessHC
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain an engaged and positive team culture

Culture & Benefits

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits that are on offer:

• A truly supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave Loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities that reduce tax payable on income (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits.

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/

At Access Health and Community, we are committed to advancing health and wellbeing in our communities. You’ll be part of an inclusive, supportive environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Why join Us?

• A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on community health services
• A leadership role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven culture
• The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives

For further information to discuss this role:

Please contact Rebekah Byrd Senior Manager, Allied Health & Chronic Disease E: [email protected] using the subject line: Manager Chronic Disease Care Community - Lilydale / Doncaster / Hawthorn enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications when submitted. No recruitment agencies please.

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices

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