We are recruiting an exciting position working with MS Plus as a Service Delivery Manager of the Allied Health Service. 

MS Plus has been operating for more than 65 years, helping people living with multiple sclerosis live well – in Victoria, Tasmania, NSW, and ACT. We provide evidence-based advice, information, education, employment support, and around the clock support through our residential care services, as well as contributing funds to MS research. We offer vital support and services for people living with multiple sclerosis while the search for a cure continues. We are here so no one has to face MS alone.

MS Plus Allied Health service consists of a team of physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, occupational therapists, dieticians, allied health assistants and continence nurses working across NSW, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania. 

The key purpose of the allied health service is to support people living with MS and other neurological conditions to achieve goals and maximise individual’s independence and function through a wholistic and person-centred approach.  MS Plus has four wonderful Wellbeing Centres which all include assessment rooms and gym with rehab/disability-specific equipment.  

It is an exciting time to be a part of the MS Plus Allied Health team and this role will play a pivotal role in developing and overseeing the service and team.  

They key areas of the role are:

• Managing the allied health team
• Overseeing delivery of allied health services (through various funding streams)
• Ensuring clinical excellence and quality adherence
• Human resource management such as performance management, recruitment, professional development
• Service growth and continuous improvement
• Delivering clinical work 1 day per week

Selection criteria:

If the above sparks your interest and you meet the below criteria, apply today!

• Management /supervisory experience
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or other relevant health discipline.
• Are eligible for registration with recognised professional body (e.g., AHPRA, ESSA).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a clinician.
• Experience in overseeing multiple programs and services.
• Willing to undergo a National Police Check and possibly an International Police Check, Working with Children Check and a NDIS Worker check.

What we are offering: 

• A full-time permanent position
• A Competitive Salary
• MS Plus Staff Benefits, including generous salary packaging as a not-for-profit organisation
• Birthday Leave, paid parental leave, volunteering leave
• A great team environment and a very supportive manager.
• Training and development. 

This role will work between the Footscray Wellbeing Centre and Blackburn office that includes a gym and a number of Allied Health team. Team members are also located in Sydney and at Port Stephens.

More information & How to Apply:

For more information please call Natalie Silvestro, Senior Manager NDIS Services and Allied Health on 02 9646 0692 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Service Delivery Manager - Allied Health enquiry via EthicalJobs.

MS Plus is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with a lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A position description is attached.