Service Development Officers (Mental Health) - 2 roles available

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Service Development Officers (Mental Health) - 2 roles available. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Seeking health professionals with a zest for improving Mental Health outcomes
• Implement innovative models of care in Mental Health
• Are you a confident self-starter who can be adaptable and strategic?

About the business

About SEMPHN
South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) has the key objectives of:

• Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and
• Improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

We work with general practitioners, other primary health care providers, secondary care providers and hospitals to ensure improved outcomes for patients.

The six key priorities of SEMPHN are mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, population health, health workforce, eHealth and aged care. 

SEMPHN stretches from St Kilda to Sorrento to Bunyip, including the major population hubs of Clayton, Dandenong, Moorabbin, Caulfield, Cranbourne, Frankston and Pakenham. 

Job tasks and responsibilities

You will join a cohesive, supportive Service Development team.  This role will focus on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and you will work closely with providers as new innovative approaches to delivering mental health services within our region are commissioned.

The Service Development Officer (Mental Health) works with internal and external stakeholders to:

• support the implementation of all aspects of the Commissioning Framework;
• collaboratively support the commissioning of health care services through phases of strategic and project planning;
• identify gaps in health services; and
• develop new models of care.

This role is

• Maximum term full time roles for 2 years
• 2 roles available
• Located in a modern office at Heatherton (Corporate Drive).
• Involves some travel within the region

Skills and experience

To be successful in this fantastic opportunity you must have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications; or equivalent relevant experience in the Mental Health sector.
• Established contract management and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Demonstrated experience in health and community service programs.
• Experience in working with a range of health care providers including General Practices, nurses, and Allied Health Providers and consumers.
• Demonstrated experience working with project management frameworks.
• Proven ability to identify innovative solutions and influence outcomes.
• Strong analytical problem solving skills with the ability to analyse issues and provide advice upon which decisions can be based.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing, negotiating and engaging positively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve improved outcomes.
• Stakeholder relationship management skills to support effective systems change with improved health outcomes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Job benefits and perks

• Generous leave and salary packaging entitlements
• Comprehensive Wellness Program including Employee Assistance Program
• Ample car parking is available

How to apply

To view the position description please visit http://www.semphn.org.au/careers

For further information call Lori Schell, Manager Service Development  on 03 8514 4435.

Please email your application to [email protected]

We thank you for your interest in the role and our organisation, however only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. Candidates who respond directly to SEEK will not be considered.

SEMPHN promotes a workplace that values fairness, respect and social and cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.