Team Leader - Adult And Older Persons Community Mental Health Services

Adult Mental Health Services North (AMHSN) is looking for a positive leader to take the AMHSN forward and into the next phase of the Statewide Mental Health Service reform program in the north. We are looking for a leader with experience and commitment to collaborate with and across services, anticipate positivity in others, de-escalate and problem solve challenging issues in a trauma informed way, and possesses great deal of self-awareness and self-regulation to remain grounded and rational in the face of service and strategic level challenges. If you have these experiences and capacities, this role is for you.
The role:

• Provide leadership and direction in the management of multidisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of high quality, comprehensive, specialist Mental Health service to a designated population group within a specified regional area in accordance with the principles and goals specified in the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan and Service Blueprint.
• Provide leadership and change management through the allocation of human resources to ensure that service delivery requirements are met; staff education needs are identified and addressed; and in particular, the issues of consumers and carers remain central to the service.
• Coordinate the effective management of the AOPCMHS Team including planning, organisation, preparation and analysis of budgets, budgetary and service control and staff appointments.
• Ensure the appropriate allocation of human resources to meet triage, intake, crisis response, assertive case management and regional group program requirements through the implementation and management of the workload monitoring and case allocation tools.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
This position is located in beautiful Launceston - or “Launnie” to the locals. Launceston is located in Northen Tasmania, known for its sweeping valleys and vast farmland. The city offers a vibrant yet laid-back culture with a plethora of options to explore Tasmanian's finest produce; farmers markets, urban bars, cafes, wineries, and distillers to name a few. Launceston is one of Australia's oldest cities, some must-dos include; Cataract Gorge, City Park, the Sports Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. All located within the city centre.
The Adult Mental Health Service Team North (the Team) is committed to partnering with our consumer to provide excellent contemporary community based Mental Health care.
The team is undergoing a lot of positive and exciting changes as part of the Tasmanian Statewide Mental Health Reform program. This is an exciting time to be part of this positive change process.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker (with on call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 17th June 2024.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $139,492 to $141,354 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver's Licence
Completion or progression towards the completion of a post graduate qualification relevant to the position
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• serious traffic offences
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
Tua Agaiava
Allied Health Director Mental Health Services N/NW
(03) 6777 1427
tua.agaiava@ths.tas.gov.au
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Applications close: Friday 22nd of March at 11:55pm