Serve as the bridge connecting care and community for mental health consumers.

Be part of a dynamic and diverse team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes through strategic partnerships and community engagement, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Job details

Your new role:

In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and delivery of integrated healthcare services that connect consumers to essential supports and improve outcomes for those with complex mental health needs by:

• Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including government, community, and private providers to promote coordinated primary mental health care.
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with agencies such as Brisbane South Primary Health Network, National Disability Insurance Agency, housing, and homelessness services.
• Driving service integration and quality improvement initiatives within Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services.
• Managing portfolios related to community engagement and National Disability Insurance Scheme integration, and contributing to local and site-wide strategic directions.

About you:

You are a dedicated and proactive professional ready to make an impact through collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate:

• Has proven success working across government, community organisations, and private sectors to develop integrated service responses.
• Understands frameworks and models for supporting people with severe and complex mental health conditions.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, with strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Thrives in managing diverse responsibilities, demonstrating excellent organisation and problem-solving abilities.

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What we can offer you:

• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
• Opportunities to work within a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the community we serve, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance and personal commitments, helping you thrive both professionally and personally.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful, recovery-focused mental health initiatives that directly impact the well-being of individuals and families in Metro South.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs that support your career growth and equip you with the latest skills in integrated mental health service delivery.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are Metro South Health:

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.

We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.

We are better together.

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.

• Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF, 691KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF, 978KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MS09657121_Role Description (PDF, 386KB)
  Role Description