• Part-time (0.7 FTE)
• Fixed term for 3 years

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Practice Manager of our Specialist Pharmacotherapy Clinic, you'll orchestrate the seamless delivery of vital opioid pharmacotherapy services to the Greater Bendigo community. This multifaceted leadership position combines clinical governance, operational excellence, and people management to create a service that truly makes a difference.

You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of medical practitioners, registered nurses, and AOD specialists while collaborating with nurse practitioners, GPs, community pharmacists, and broader health networks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership – Manage service delivery and drive quality improvement in a harm-reduction, person-centred environment
• Operations – Oversee clinical workflows, medication management, and administrative systems
• Quality assurance – Maintain clinical governance frameworks and accreditation standards
• Stakeholder relations – Develop relationships with internal and external partners
• Team management – Support staff development and maintain a positive workplace culture
• Health promotion – Coordinate initiatives including overdose prevention and harm minimization

ABOUT BENDIGO COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (BCHS)

BCHS has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

Added benefits of working with BCHS include:

• Salary packaging
• Purchasing leave
• Study assistance
• Training programs
• Novated leasing
• Fitness Passport

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in nursing, pharmacy, medical or other related clinical discipline field
• Demonstrated knowledge of opioid pharmacotherapy (methadone, suboxone, LAIB) models of care, clinical workflows and harm reduction principles.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, support change processes, and drive service improvement in a client-centred health environment
• Ability to collaborate with senior staff, medical professionals and interdisciplinary teams to effectively address health inequalities and guarantee accessible care for all community members.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, think strategically, and lead teams through periods of change while effectively problem-solving and adapting to evolving circumstances.
• Excellent leadership skills with a collaborative style, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to community and public health principles, as well as a sensitivity to diverse client needs.
• Strong understanding of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and effective operations in clinical disciplines to maximise revenue while maintaining high-quality client care.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• The successful applicant will also be required to undertake and complete a Satisfactory National Police Check.

Desirable

• Experience with health care platforms such as Best Practice, Hot Docs, Health Direct and Trak Medical Records Systems

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by 10pm the closing date.

For further information about the position contact Amanda Gould on 5406 1500.

To view the position description please click here.