The role

The purpose of the role is to exercise the responsibilities of Chief Psychiatrist, as appointed by Governor in Council, for administration of the Mental Health Act 2016. The Chief Psychiatrist leads and manages the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist, within the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch. The role supports clinical excellence and safety and quality improvement within Queensland's mental health alcohol and other drug services.

The successful person

You will have:

• High level expertise in mental health service provision and clinical governance with a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016,
• Ability to provide effective leadership and management in mental health alcohol and other drugs strategic, clinical and legislative policy, and cross-sector collaboration, and to build and maintain appropriate relationships with team members, employees, stakeholders and the broader community.
• Ability to identify, investigate, analyse and resolve individual patient and systemic health service issues including opportunities for continuous improvement, and to influence the development and implementation of complex state and national reforms.
• High level communication, negotiation and liaison skills with a record of success in working across government, private and non-government sectors, and with consumers and carers, particularly in relation to sensitive issues and complex ideas and information.

The position requires the incumbent to travel frequently by air and road. A current “C” class drivers licence is essential.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The role of the Clinical Excellence Queensland (CEQ) is to drive the patient safety, quality improvement and clinical improvement agendas for the Queensland health system. It will achieve this by identifying, monitoring and promoting improvements in the quality of health services delivered by service providers (both Hospital and Health Services and private health facilities, globally and within Queensland), and support and facilitate the dissemination of best-practice clinical standards and processes that achieve better outcomes for patients.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.