Clinical Lead - Transitional Therapy and Care Program

Employment Type: Part Time (29.4 hours per week), Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classification: Health Professional Level 4 or Psychologist Level 4 (PN 70429)
Note: This role will be filled at either Health Professional Level 4 or Psychologist Level 4 depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
HP4 Salary: $127,597- $141,511 (Plus 12.5% Super)
P4 Salary: $135,771- $142,688 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT
Section: Transitional Therapy and Care Program
Closing Date: 31 August 2026

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions
• 12.5% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role:
We are looking for a confident and adaptable clinical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting older people to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The Transitional Therapy and Care Program (TTCP) provides up to 12 weeks of goal-focused therapy and care services for older people within their own home or at the TTCP residential unit. The program is designed to maximise recovery and functional independence following hospitalisation, helping older people regain confidence and avoid premature admission to residential aged care.

Under limited direction of the TTCP Manager, the Clinical Lead provides high-level clinical leadership, expertise and coordination across aged care and rehabilitation services within an interdisciplinary model. The role is responsible for leading efficient referral and admission processes, coordinating high-quality and safe service delivery for consumers accessing TTCP, and supporting staff in the management of complex clients. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Clinical Lead drives service access, patient flow and discharge planning, while fostering strong professional relationships and promoting evidence-based practice to achieve optimal consumer outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, well-developed critical thinking skills, and the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions with a solutions-focused mindset. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to build effective relationships and confidently engage with a broad range of stakeholders across the health and aged care sectors.

We offer a rewarding clinical leadership role where you can make a meaningful difference to the recovery and independence of older people, while working within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will have opportunities to develop your leadership and clinical expertise, contribute to innovative and evidence-based practices, build strong partnerships across health and aged care services, and help shape a high-quality service focused on achieving positive outcomes for older people and their families.

A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles/ future vacant positions at the same level across CHS.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011is required.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.