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About the role

The purpose of this role is to deliver specialist, psychiatric clinical services within the West Moreton Health Intellectual and Developmental Disability Mental Health Service (WM IDDMHS) consistent with contemporary standards, policies, and best practice. The successful candidate possesses expertise and experience in operational management, complemented by advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the field of mental health care to people with an intellectual and/or developmental disability.

About you

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

• You will provide leadership and accountability for the day-to-day activity of the clinical team within the WM IDDMHS.
• You will possess well-developed clinical knowledge and skills in intellectual and/or developmental disability mental health care and in the management of contemporary mental health service delivery.
• You will be aware of the Vision, Mission and Objectives of West Morton Mental Health Division and be able to communicate about and contribute to the implementation of the overall organisational goals, strategies, and work plans within the service. You will show an ability to contribute to the development of work plans and identify and implement work practices.
• You will draw upon your own clinical expertise and in combination with the collaborative input of your professional colleagues help to maximise the team's potential capabilities in a transparent, safe and effective manner. You will with the team be able to collaboratively plan tasks and implement clinical plans with measurable milestones, be adaptable to a changing environment and be able to work within agreed time frames.
• Your work will demonstrate a commitment to achieving quality outcomes and will adhere to documentation and procedural guidelines.
• You will show an ability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and clients by actively participating in teamwork and activities in a transparent manner. You will actively listen to colleagues and clients ensuring that information is shared and that others are kept informed of issues.
• You will be expected to evidence and uphold the organisation's values in your everyday actions as well as adhering to the Code of Conduct to consistently behave in an honest, ethical and professional way.
• You will treat people fairly and equitably being transparent in dealing with them. You will listen when your ideas are challenged, provide accurate advice to colleagues, take responsibility for one's own actions and decisions and learn from mistakes. You will always seek advice from your supervisor whenever uncertain.

Please refer to attached Role Description for full "About You" information. 

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.

• WM648114_07 Staff Specialist RD (PDF, 208KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants