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Do you want to do work that has a positive contribution to our communities within the Quilpie Shire? Our employees enjoy working for local government because we are able to make a difference to the lives of people who live in, or visit our Shire!
Quilpie Shire Council is looking for people to join our expanding team in various departments, to assist with the growing workload as we work to grow our Shire.
Working for Council offers many benefits including job stability and security, a 9-day fortnight, and generous employment conditions. Council also offers fantastic employee health and wellbeing benefits, salary packaging benefits including novated car lease, and professional development and career progression opportunities.
Council is also a great place to work! Over 90% of staff who participated in our 2023 annual staff survey are motivated to see our organisation succeed, think our organisation is flexible with respect to their family responsibilities, and believe that our organisation is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. When it comes to workplace culture, 94% of staff believe in our organisational values, and exhibit and promote them within the workplace. So if you are looking to work in a supportive environment, and your values align with ours, consider joining our team!
About the Role:
Council is proud to collaborate with the Australian and Queensland Governments to auspice a newly created part-time position of Community Services Coordinator, a role that has been designed for the purpose of improving access to primary care for our Quilpie Shire residents, and to reduce pressure on our hospital emergency department.
The South West Primary Care Pilot, Care Collective – South West, is part of this initiative, and this locally designed pilot aims to improve integration and enhance hospital and primary health pathways for residents.
The Care Collective workforce aims to reduce the impact that chronic health conditions can have on a person’s life, and to improve the health and wellbeing for those involved by understanding the local areas services, programs and providers, the complexity of complex and chronic health conditions within a holistic approach. A key component for success of the program is clear communication within the hospital and health system, primary care and Community Services, and ensuring timely and appropriate referrals as needed to meet the client’s needs.
The successful applicant will be an experienced program or project officer with a wide range of skills in providing support to a complex environment. The position will work collaboratively in a diverse team environment developing and maintaining effective relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
This is a part-time position for 50% of a full-time equivalent, for the maximum term period to Friday 25 April 2025. The hours of duty and working roster will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Mandatory Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of local public, primary and community health care services and understanding of local health context;
- Demonstrated project management and organisational skills with the ability to define project tasks, set priorities, manage competing priorities, coordinate activities, and monitor and report on outcomes;
- Conceptual, problem-solving and analytical skills, relevant to health setting, including developing innovative and practical solutions and providing advice to assist in addressing complex issues;
- Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a high performing team, communicate confidently to a range of audiences and the ability to consult, liaise, collaborate and negotiate with an extensive range of key stakeholders; and
- Highly motivated and a demonstrated flexibility to work, including the ability to work autonomously or as a member of a team with due regard for goals, objectives and priorities, and participate in cross program initiatives to address critical issues as required.
Closing Date
4pm on Tuesday 02 April 2024
How to apply
Applicants must refer to Council’s website https://quilpie.qld.gov.au/about-council/working-for-council/ for details on how to apply and to view the Position Description. Applications should include an Applicant Cover Sheet, Cover Letter and Resume.
