Team Leader - Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (Cooktown)

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Tell me more...Manage the delivery of the Mental Health services within a quality improvement framework and within a complex and varied environment across the multidisciplinary team over multiple sites within the Torres and Cape Region.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce attraction incentive scheme | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Provide managerial and operational leadership in conjunction with the Director of MHAODS in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs, policies, procedures protocols, State-wide and National Standards enhancing service delivery and coordination across the continuum of care across the MHAODS network.
  • Sound knowledge of and experience in the application of mental health standards, policy, strategies and legislation including recovery and consumer and carer participation frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability, to provide high level authoritative counsel, consultation, negotiation, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with complex issues, to stakeholders.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:

  • Base comprising salary between $140767.00 - $146883.00 per annum (HP5) or $132562.00 - $143924.00 per annum (NRG7) 
  • Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
  • Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
  • Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility 
  • Great support team 
  • Professional development

Requirements for the role:

  • Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
  • Potential applicants are advised that Section 63-1A of the Aged Care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health to seek a criminal conviction record report from the Australian Federal Police; conduct a search of bankruptcy records; and conduct previous employment and referee checks.
  • Travel across the TCHHS may be a requirement of this position in commercial and/or light aircraft and 4WD vehicles.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.




24 May 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Cairns region,Far North Qld
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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