•Provide high level clinical advice and support to clinicians, team leaders and service managers on activities which will drive the reform of mental health and specialised services clinical practice and service delivery systems.

• Multiple Permanent opportunities, Full-time and part-time available

Job details

About the role

As a Clinical Initiatives Coordinator in Mental Health and Specialised Services your day will be dynamic and varied, with no two days being the same. There will be a mix of research, evaluation, quality improvement, clinical redesign and project management with a strong focus on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will draw on your clinical experience to work alongside frontline staff and clinical leads to implement innovative practice that transforms the care we provide to our consumers.

There are two permanent roles currently advertised allowing flexibility of work location and working arrangements. Candidates are encouraged to include their ideal work arrangement in their application for the panel to consider.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level clinical knowledge, expertise and skill in contemporary mental health and specialised services.
• High level knowledge of contemporary national and state mental health policies, plans, legislation, guidelines and frameworks, including an understanding of mental health service provision issues.
• Proven high level communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills including the ability to effectively consult and negotiate with senior management, clinicians, consultants and key stakeholders on issues requiring development and/or change.
• Ability to initiate, plan and evaluate clinical initiatives to promote positive consumer outcomes.

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

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

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.

• WM656577_08 Clinical Initiatives Coordinator_RD (PDF, 235KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants