About the role

The role provides contemporary, advanced level clinical Occupational Therapy services and discipline specific leadership within community mental health. This role will also hold the portfolio of allied health workforce development for Mental Health and Specialised Services (MHSS).

About you

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

• Advanced level of occupational therapy clinical knowledge, expertise and skill in the area of mental health.
• Ability to provide highly qualified expert advice to senior managers and other stakeholders on occupational therapy and broader allied health workforce service needs across mental health services.
• Advanced level ability to provide profession specific clinical practice supervision and professional support to occupational therapists of varying levels of expertise and skills together with an extensive knowledge of the Allied Health in Mental Health Supervision Model endorsed by Queensland Health.
• Ability to contribute effectively as an Advanced Practitioner to the strategic direction including instituting accountability for healthcare services operating across the HHS or Service Area.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

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 ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• 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.