Senior Project Officer, Model of Care
Our values guide our day-to-day actions, decisions and communications to successfully deliver the best services to meet the needs of our community.
Summary about this job
Government - Federal
Company: ACT Health
Location: ACT
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $118,319 - $133,197
Phone: +61-3-5487-1717
Fax: +61-7-2389-4784
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Detail information about job Senior Project Officer, Model of Care. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Canberra Hospital and Health Services
- Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
- Supported Accommodation
Health
Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
Supported Accommodation
Senior Officer Grade B
Salary Range: $118,319 - $133,197 (PN: 40881)
ACT Health is a values-led Directorate. Our values guide our day-to-day actions, behaviours, decisions and communications to successfully deliver the best services to meet the needs of our community. They were developed by us, for us and are unique to our work. Canberra Hospital and Health Services provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services to the ACT and surrounding region. The key strategic priority for acute services is to deliver timely access to effective and safe hospital care services. The hospital delivers a full range of medical, surgical and obstetric services, including complex procedures in areas such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and neonatal intensive care. Strong links exist between hospital and community-based services, as many of the operational divisions deliver services across the continuum of care to ensure continuity of care for patients. The community based services of ACT Health include Early Childhood, Youth and Women’s Health; Dental Services, Rehabilitation and Community Care; Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services. In addition, Justice Health Services are provided within the Territory’s detention facilities. ACT Health is a partner in teaching with the Australian National University, the University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including peoples home. These services include: Adult Acute Mental Health Services; Adult Community Mental Health Services; Alcohol and Drug Services; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS); Justice Health Services, and Rehabilitation and Specialty Mental Health Services.
Overview of the work area and position: The senior Project Officer will work across a number of programs within the MHJHADS Division to commission three mental health transitional/supported accommodation projects. The three service components include long term supported accommodation houses, a community Step up Step down (SUSD) facility and the refurbishment of a mental health Extended Care Unit (ECU). These purpose built facilities will be commissioned to fill an identified gap in service delivery and to improve patient flow through acute and sub-acute mental health inpatient beds. These accommodation services will cater for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health conditions and will provide people with flexible, person-centred and individualised support. The Senior Project Officer will provide overarching leadership to develop, implement and progress the Models of Care for the establishment of these community-based mental health accommodation facilities. This role will be responsible for developing the Models of Care and professional governance structures and practices in accordance with relevant policy and legislation.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory: Postgraduate qualification in a relevant allied health professional or project related role; and hold a current drivers licence. Highly Desirable: Experience in the use of project management strategies to deliver on objectives. Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police check.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.
Contact Officer: Deborah Plant (02) 6207 9348 [email protected]
For further information, please visit www.health.act.gov.au
Applications Close: 02 August 2018