Administrative Officer
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: $60,039 - $64,616
Phone: +61-8-4600-3516
Fax: +61-2-4556-8740
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Detail information about job Administrative Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Canberra Hospital and Health Services
- Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
- Adult Community Mental Health Services
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Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
Adult Community Mental Health Services
Administrative Services Officer Class 3
Salary Range: $60,039 - $64,616 (PN: 40524, several)
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. Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services provide health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery and maintenance and harm minimisation. The participation of the people and families and carers involved in our service is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. 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: Rehabilitation and Specialty Mental Health Services; Adult Acute Mental Health Services; Adult Community Mental Health Services; Alcohol and Drug Services; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Justice Health Services. Overview of the work area and position: The current position/s is based in Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS), a community based program that provides mental health services for people aged over 18 years. Services operate primarily from the five Community Health Centres in the ACT - Gungahlin, Belconnen, City, Phillip, Tuggeranong. The program is in the final stages of implementing a new model of care which will improve the responsivity and diversity of services offered to people. The new MoC is underpinned by principles of recovery and aims to: Increase standardisation of procedures, processes and practices to promote more internal consistency in service delivery and best practice interventions. Clarify and delineate of the role and service functions to reduce duplication and inefficiencies, reduce administrative burden on staff and promote more direct clinical contact. Provide optimal treatment for people in their homes and community as effective hospital diversion. The position/s report to a Team Leader who is based on site in the health centre and is supported by a cohesive multidisciplinary team (including Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists, Allied Health Assistants). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who may be interested in a working in a program that comprises access, hospital diversion, assertive outreach, and community recovery and therapy services.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: comply with ACT Health occupational screening requirements related to immunisation and undergo a pre-employment Police check.
Contact Officer: Zoe Pope 0466 518 813 [email protected]
For further information, please visit www.health.act.gov.au
Applications Close: 26 July 2018