Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

The SCHHS is values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions. 

The role will work closely with diverse stakeholders, including clinical staff, directors, and other government departments, providing high-level strategic and authoritative advice, representing the organisation in state-wide health policy development activities, and leading projects and change management processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Mental Health and Specialised Services. The role will strategically lead and support the ongoing development of Mental Health and Specialised Services as a safe, high-quality service that is innovative, accountable, efficient, and effective at both a local and state-wide level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the Sunshine Coast Mental Health Specialised Services strategic management processes as a member of the Service Leadership Team and represent Sunshine Coast Mental Health Service in state-wide health policy development activities as required.
• Provide high-level advice to and representation of the Service Director, Mental Health and Specialised Services with respect to strategic direction and the navigation of high-level change, key challenges and opportunities, policy, performance and planning for Mental Health and Specialised Services. This will be cognisant of national, state, and local agendas.
• Actively engage in state-wide agendas, partnerships, and negotiations at a senior leadership level in order to align the performance and development of Sunshine Coast Mental Health and Specialised Services.

Remuneration value up to $183,015 p.a., comprising salary between $153,756- $160,170 p.a. (f/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (DS02) (Permanent full time, 76 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers ) 

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
•    A wellness program;
•    Generous superannuation;
•    Flexible work arrangements;
•    Career training and development; and
•    Salary packaging.
•    Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ ( https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ )