Job Description
About West Moreton HealthWest Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.What it's like to work with us | West Moreton HealthAbout the rolePosition of Staff
Specialist/Consultant
Psychiatrist will support the development, clinical governance and clinical activity within the Adult Mental Health Service, at West Moreton Hospital and Health Service (West Moreton HHS) with a focus on the needs of consumers presenting with acute mental health needs.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the
following:Demonstrated
extensive knowledge, expertise and skill in the assessment and clinical management of people with mental illness in a specialised mental health service
setting.Demonstrated
high level interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills including the ability to provide high level clinical leadership,



advice and direction within a multidisciplinary team and to relevant
stakeholders.Demonstrated
commitment to leading mental health recovery model of care, evidence based practice and continuous quality improvement to enhance service delivery
outcomes.Demonstrated
expert knowledge of National and State Mental Health directions and legislation relevant to the provision of specialist mental health services.Mandatory
Requirements:Fellowship
of the Royal Australian and Current Zealand College of Psychiatry or equivalent postgraduate specialist
qualification.Current
registration to practice as a specialist in psychiatry with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Medical Board of
Australia.Vaccinated
against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. *****Why choose usPurposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing
regions.Professional
development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research
opportunities.Career
pathways with support to step into senior roles and
leadership.Wellbeing
supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health
programs.Competitive
benefits including salary packaging and up to *****% super.To applyFor further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role
Description,#EveryoneIsALeader
Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Staff Specialist - Older Persons (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland