Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.

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About Us

Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.

A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.

We provide an integrated network of services through:

• The Queensland Children's Hospital
• The Child and Youth Community Health Service
• The Child and Youth Mental Health Service
• Statewide services and programs, including specialist outreach and telehealth services
• Partnerships with other hospital and health services and non-government organisations

Children's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare services and support across the state.

Your Opportunity:

The Dakabin Youth Hub, based at Dakabin State High School and operated by Children's Health Queensland is a space for children, young people and families to access wraparound support for material basics, social and emotional wellbeing and health support and to enhance learning and student engagement. The hub endeavours to provide a safe space for young people to access a range of services in partnership with the school. Through engaging with the hub, young people will be proactively supported to navigate the varied and complex life challenges.

The position of Youth Hub Manager- Dakabin will: 

• Lead the development of services and activities to enhance the health and wellbeing of Youth and their families within the Dakabin State High School community.
• Co-ordination and implementation of a soft-entry, early intervention and prevention youth hub
• Build and maintain strong relationships level internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Lead and promote the Mission, Vision and Values of the Dakabin Youth Hub

What CHQ HHS can offer

Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities, and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• CHQ_Job Applicant information kit_Feb 2023 (PDF, 985KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  605163 - A07 Youth Hub Manager - Dakabin - RD (PDF, 191KB)
  Role Description