This expression of interest is to create a pool of candidates that will be interested in Permanent Full Time, Part Time, Temporary and Casual opportunities within West Moreton Health, Prison and Youth Detention Health Services team (PYDHS) as the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre prepares for commissioning in late 2024.

West Moreton Health has the largest correctional health service in the state and with the new men’s correctional centre located in the Lockyer Valley region, a range of opportunities will soon be available for health professionals across several disciplines including medical, nursing, allied health, oral health, and specialist mental health.

Job details

A Career that Makes a Difference

Prison Health Services (PHS) is a primary care model which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in prison, and supports them to maintain health improvements after prison, benefiting not only the individual but also the broader community. Working in PHS is a fulfilling and rewarding career path likened to a hospital emergency department crossed with a primary care medical practice. Perhaps the greatest reward associated with this path is the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable cohorts of people.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Workforce attraction incentive scheme | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)

About the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre  

The Lockyer Valley is the picturesque ‘food bowl' of South-east Queensland. The region and surrounding towns offer country living with city convenience which makes it an attractive location to live and work. The new centre is just over 30mins drive from Toowoomba, 42mins from Ipswich or just over 1 hour from Brisbane City

Once fully operational, the correctional centre will be a 1536 bed, high secure men's prison. Design and construction of this modern, purpose-built centre focuses on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending. The Queensland Corrective Services operating model of the centre represent a new direction with many services being onsite, including mental health, alcohol, and drug rehabilitation services

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

• Submit a copy of your current CV/Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications will be reviewed and considered throughout the next 12 months, if and when vacancies are identified. The submission of an application to this applicant pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Further participation in other recruitment selection processes (for example written application and/or interview) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  LVCC Recruitment Poster (PDF, 4.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants