About the role

Permanent full time opportunity.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Provide leadership in the operation of the STARS rehabilitation engineering service.
• As the clinical discipline leader for this statewide service, provide strategic direction and advocacy in the management of rehabilitation engineering teams and service development across Queensland.
• Provide critical appraisal of existing agency policy and utilise problem-solving abilities to contribute to policy development on a State and National level in the interest of the clients of Queensland Health.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Apply expert/consultant level clinical skills and knowledge to develop and implement strategies to optimise the capability of the Rehabilitation Engineering workforce across the state.
• Provide expert level Rehabilitation Engineering clinical and consultancy services utilising advanced level clinical judgement, informed by evidence-based practice, in accordance with professional and ethical standards, to the delivery and improvement of STARS clinical services.
• Apply advanced level influence, advocacy, negotiation and conflict management skills to effectively lead the strategic direction for Rehabilitation Engineering services and lead integrated, interprofessional, patient centred, evidence and values-based health service delivery in alignment with the MNHHS Values.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number:STR565597

Close date: Thursday 30 May 2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED