The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Professional Lead (Identified - Mental Health and Specialist Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history, family kinship, practices and protocols, and potential impact on health and wellbeing
• Support the use of patient care models as frameworks for the provision of comprehensive care in a multi- disciplinary environment, providing direct care as required
• Develop and implement quality improvement practices and strategies that will ensure enhanced and improved provision of quality, culturally safe care to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
• Liaise, communicate and work effectively with government, private agencies and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, participating in local and regional health forums as required

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Diploma of Aboriginal and or/ Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or
• Diploma of Mental Health, or
• Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

• Possession of one of the following qualifications:
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $124 435 - $133 901 per annum

About Us

Gold Coast Health's Mental Health and Specialist Services Division provides public mental health and alcohol and other drugs services, as well as specialist programs across the Gold Coast. Clinical and non-clinical staff are distributed across five service lines and numerous enabling teams.

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing team provides culturally appropriate care, programs, resources, and cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples accessing our Mental Health and Specialist Services.

We are committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing visible, culturally safe, and responsive care to our community through the design and development of services and delivering appropriate models of care.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 18 November

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC668138

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.