Provide strategic leadership and input to a range of system wide service improvement and quality and safety activities in mental health alcohol and other drugs services. This is an exciting permanent opportunity located in Herston, Brisbane with flexible full-time hours.

Job details

What you'll do

As the Manager, Clinical Governance you will provide strategic leadership and input to a range of system wide service improvement and quality and safety activities in mental health alcohol and other drugs services. Lead a team of up to ten staff, in the development, implementation and evaluation of state - wide clinical governance and quality and safety initiatives across mental health alcohol and other drugs services. For further details of this role key responsibities please see the attached role description. 

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated ability in mental health alcohol and other drugs policy analysis, project management, implementation, evaluation, and safety and quality improvement activities.
• High level knowledge and understanding of the mental health and drug and alcohol treatment service system including the complex interrelationships within the government, nongovernment, and private sectors.
• High level knowledge and understanding of the application of contemporary evidence-based service delivery models, planning, strategies, legislation and guiding policy documents across the mental health, alcohol and drug sectors and health quality and safety.
• Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation, and liaison skills with a record of success in working across government, private, and non-government sectors, and with consumers and carers, particularly in relation to sensitive issues and complex ideas and information.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CEQ639937 Manager Clinical Governance AO8 RD (PDF, 604KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants