About the role
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Ability to apply advanced knowledge to support service provision, such as knowledge of health care system, computer literacy, medical terminology, mental health conditions and recovery focused practice.
- Knowledge of the roles of all multidisciplinary team members and experience working within a delegation framework in a mental health service context is highly desirable.
- Self-management skills, including time management, an ability to identify, organise, plan and prioritise tasks, complete duties in a timely manner with limited supervision, anticipate and problem solve, ability to follow directions and working in a team environment.
- Possess a high level of communication skills to develop rapport and a professional relationship with residents. This includes providing assertive and active supports to encourage residents to achieve their goals.
- Ability to assess individual needs, abilities and interests to appropriately plan, implement and evaluate mental health consumer-focused independent living programs and social engagement strategies.
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships and work harmoniously with all members of the multidisciplinary team within a delegation model.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills including assisting with peer reflection, mentorship and guidance.
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Completion of recognised training at least equivalent to a Cert IV in Mental Health Work (non-clinical).
- This role will be required to work all shifts as per a request-based roster and will support service delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For 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.