Manager Clinical Safety And Quality

Next Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services provided by Next Step include:

• The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
• Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations
• An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
• Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service.
• Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service.

Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.

Next Step is part of the Treatment Services Management directorate of the Mental Health Commission.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Manager Clinical Safety and Quality.

About the role

The Manager Clinical Safety and Quality governs and leads the Next Steps Safety, Quality and Risk, Education and Innovation agenda to ensure the development, implementation, and effective coordination of safety, quality and risk activities, workforce learning and development and service improvement and innovation initiatives. The successful applicant will provide high level strategic and operational advice to the Executive team on matters related to safety and quality, workforce learning and innovation and management.

In undertaking the role of this position, the occupant will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focussing on the needs of the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for better mental health outcomes.

Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, Next Step, Mental Health Commission employees may access a range of benefits including:

• A comprehensive induction and orientation program
• Generous salary packaging options
• A specialised professional development program
• Access to study leave/assistance
• Advanced specialist development skills and training – specialisation
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Opportunities for career advancement

About your application

You will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF.

You will also need to show us how your skills and experience match your ability to work in a way that reflects our values - Honesty, Engagement, Accountability, Respect and Togetherness.

A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment.

For further information about these positions contact Elizabeth Laing on 08 9219 1811 or Rene Vytialingam on 08 9219 1919.

Submitting Your Application

Your application should include:

• A maximum three (3) page CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position.
• A maximum four (4) page statement outlining your suitability for the role and with consideration of the selection criteria of this role as outlined in the JDF. Other essential requirements will be assessed during other stages of the recruitment process.
• A cover letter outlining your suitability to the role.
• Contact details for two work related referees, one being your current line manager where possible.

Next Step reserves the right to contact applicants throughout the application process and may undertake additional search recruitment activities if required.

As part of the application process you will need a current email address.

The MHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. MHC values the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including ethnicity, culture, national origin, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, intersex status and mental and/or physical ability, and people from these diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you experience any issues with the application process, please contact HSS on 134 477 to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements. Late applications will not be accepted.

Further opportunities

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 12 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment decision.