Director, Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health (Identified)
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Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (Identified)
Queensland Health (Organisation site )
Metro North Mental Health, Herston, Caboolture and Chermside
Jobs for Mob!
Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Permanent full time opportunity to Lead Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategic and operational planning improvement initiatives across Metro North Mental Health
Jobs for Mob!
Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Permanent full time opportunity to Lead Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategic and operational planning improvement initiatives across Metro North Mental Health
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to Lead Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategic and operational planning improvement initiatives across the service as they relate to Metro North Health strategies and state and national plans related to improving mental health and alcohol and other drugs health outcomes and social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide strategic advice to the Executive, senior leaders and other senior practitioners within MNMH regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and alcohol and other drugs health and social and emotional wellbeing service planning and workforce management strategies to achieve optimal access, experiences and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers of MNMH.
- Ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health service standards are maintained through adherence to defined NSQHS standards and relevant occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
- Promote a culture of transparency, accountability and quality service and ensure decisions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health provision are both ethical and evidence based.
- Be responsible for the provision of efficient and effective use of human and material resources in a specific area within a dynamic health environment.
- Foster a workplace environment that is outcomes focussed and instil a culture of continuous improvement through effective communication, training, and flexible use of the available workforce.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism;
supporting increased access to health care;
influencing the social,cultural and economic determinants of health;
supporting the deliveryof sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;
and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:
Job ad reference number:
MH571806 Close date:
Thursday 27 th June 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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