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• Established in 1987, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) is hosted by West Moreton Health and is Queensland’s premier mental health research centre. With core funding from Queensland Health, a decades-long partnership with The University of Queensland, and researchers embedded within the health system, we are uniquely positioned to connect health service and academic expertise and experiences and to maximise the potential of our research to reduce the impact of mental illness in our communities.

• Permanent Full Time Multi-Stream Opportunity!

Job details

About the role

This role will strategically lead and manage Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR). QCMHR is a statewide multi-disciplinary academic partnership hosted within West Moreton Health (WMH) with a vision to reduce the impact of mental illness in our communities. Our research program spans neuroscience, clinical and forensic mental health, population mental health, and mental health service evaluation. 

Our multidisciplinary teams are located across multiple Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) and various academic partnership sites. This is a strategic leadership role and together with the executive team at QCMHR, this role will provide authoritative advice on delivering translatable research outcomes to influence mental health service delivery and policy at state and national levels.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme

About you

Please refer to the relevant attached role description for more information about the role's key responsibilities.

Medical Officer L18 – L29: $210,332 - $292,970 per annum

Nurse Grade 11: $174,378 per annum

Health Practitioner 7: $184,018 - $197,206 per annum

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.

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.

• WM600747_10 Director HP_RD (PDF, 185KB)
  Role Description
  
  WM600747_10 Director L18-29_RD (PDF, 219KB)
  Role Description
  
  WM600747_10 Director NG11_RD (PDF, 266KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
  Information Package for Applicants