Deputy Director Research, Victorian Centre Advancement Allied Health

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Commencing operations in 2025, the Victorian Centre for Advancement in Allied Health (The Centre) will become a recognised centre of excellence for allied health in Victoria and beyond. Under the governance of The Centre’s Steering Committee and in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders, The Centre will deliver five key workforce initiatives during its initial three-year term. 

We are seeking a Deputy Director Research to join this exciting new team. Reporting to the Director of The Centre, you will play a pivotal role leading the development and delivery of The Centre’s broad research strategy, working collaboratively across Victoria to enhance and strengthen allied health research. 

You will ensure that all work undertaken by the Centre is grounded in sound research principles, effectively shared through appropriate channels, and positioned to attract additional internal and external funding opportunities. 

This is a permanent, full-time role, however requests to work part-time will be considered.  The successful candidate will hold a valid Victorian driver’s licence to enable you to support your engagement with allied health colleagues across Victoria.   

What you’ll do  

• Lead, implement, and publish the Centre’s research strategy. 

• Consult and partner widely across Victoria to advance allied health research initiatives. 

• Ensure all research activity meets high academic and ethical standards. 

• Actively seek and secure additional research funding. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, researchers, and partner organisations in alignment with the Centre’s partnering plan. 

• Provide leadership on key research projects within the Centre’s work plan. 

• Support the Allied Health Knowledge and Translation Leads Program. 

• Undertake other responsibilities as delegated by the Centre’s Director 

About You  

You are an experienced research leader with a deep understanding of allied health and a strong track record of collaboration, publication, and funding success. You bring strategic vision, academic credibility, and the ability to inspire others to advance research excellence across the allied health sector.  

You hold an allied health qualification with AHPRA registration and/or eligibility for membership of your professional association (as applicable to your professional background), have completed relevant professional development and ideally hold a higher degree in a relevant field.

You have proven leadership experience in research strategy, specifically a deep experience in health services research, translation, strategic alignment and academic through relating to workforce. You bring conceptual ideas into outcomes that shape allied health practices and/or workforces a long with demonstrated success in meeting strategic, project and operational objectives.  Your stakeholders reflect that you are collaborative, engaging, and dedicated to true co-design.  

In Return You’ll Enjoy  

• The opportunity to establish a new Victorian workforce hub  

• Be part of a wonderful, experienced, collaborative team, that has a strong track record for delivering Victorian workforce initiatives  

• The ability to shape the future work environment for our Victorian allied health teams  

• Significant opportunities for growth and innovation  

This unique opportunity to help ensure Victoria’s allied health workforce is positioned for excellence and is recognised and valued for its contribution to the healthcare of our community.  

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Danielle Ryan, Chief Allied Health Officer on 0422 224 388.  

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.   

How to Apply 

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ 

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.   

Applications close: 9 December 2025