Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.
Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Flexible-flex,Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time,Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/H24CHQ547103
Closing date 07-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Permanent / Temporary, Full / Part Time
Contact person Rebecca Wilkins
Contact details 07 3310 9444
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About Us
Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.
A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.
We provide an integrated network of services through:
- Statewide services and programs, including specialist outreach and telehealth services
- Partnerships with other hospital and health services and non-government organisations
Your Opportunity:
The Carer Consultant will promote and give guidance to the development and ongoing management of consumer participation and provide ‘systems advocacy' in relation to consumer, carer and family related issues by:
- Ensuring consumer, carer and family perspectives are included in all aspects of multidisciplinary care, health service planning, delivery and evaluation
- Assisting staff of the H2HK-Q Brisbane Service in its aim to provide a child and family-centred service.
- Communicate the broad views of consumers, carers and families to the H2HK-Q Brisbane Service and other relevant services.
Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/life balance, variety and flexibility
Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description