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SalaryThe Mental Health and AODS team at the Mackay Community Health Centre is looking for an Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to join their team on a Temporary Full Time basis.
Live, work and play in majestic Mackay. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification HW6
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/458033
Closing date 15-Dec-2022
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Job duration Refer to Role Description
Contact person Catherine McLaren - Manager
Contact details 07 4968 3893
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About the Unit/Team/Department
The Mental Health and AOD (MHAODS) Service is comprised of eight clinical teams across the MHHS. The Mental Health Service is responsible for the provision of comprehensive, specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age-spectrum for people with severe and complex mental health problems. Our services aim to be consumer focused and recovery oriented and are provided in a variety of settings including community, an acute inpatient unit, hospitals and emergency departments.
Your opportunity
A practitioner at this level is able to work autonomously, understands the health system and organisation and can provide specific care; as well as anticipate and set long term goals for clients and the community. Acquired experience with various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practices/ or have specialisation.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner will provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities including delivering specific health care programs, assessing and treating clients, maintaining health care systems and providing advice and support in order to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This position reports to the Allied Health Director/Continuing Care Services Program Manager, Mental Health Alcohol and other Drugs and has no direct reports.
About the Mackay Hospital and Health Service
has six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres that employ more than 3,300 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Benefits of working for Mackay HHS
Mackay HHS provides a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities, provides roles with variety and flexibility, supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing and encourages work/life balance. Some additional benefits include:
- Remuneration - Competitive packages with salary packaging options available.
- Superannuation - Up to 12.75% employer contribution.
- Annual leave loading - 17.5%.
- Employee assistance and peer support programs - Supporting our staff through difficult times.
- Wellbeing programs - Variety of initiatives available to suit all interests and lifestyles.
For full details of this role and how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Conditions of employment
If you are a new employee to Queensland Health, we want to ensure you have all the information you need before you start. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the Queensland Health and the for the Queensland Public Service.
Mandatory vaccination requirements
It is a mandatory condition of employment for this role to be:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, vaccine preventable diseases Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B.
- Vaccinated against COVID-19.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants
