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 youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the
following:Demonstrated
expert level of clinical knowledge, expertise, and skills in contemporary mental health nursing to allow for autonomous practice and the provision of authoritative advice within a
multidisciplinary/multi
-specialist team and to primary mental health care providers regarding service delivery, clinical assessments and care planning across the continuum, risk management, and mental health
legislation.Demonstrated
high level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within teams, with consumers and their families and with a variety of internal and external
stakeholders.Possesses




advanced clinical leadership qualities recognised at service level to assess, guide, and contribute to implementation of cutting-edge and evidence based clinical
practices.Demonstrated
ability to provide operational leadership as required and to manage quality improvement, service evaluation and research initiatives on a service-wide
basis.Understanding
of contemporary human resource practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-
discrimination.Exemplifies
the West Moreton Health Qualified Practice Model by demonstrating person-centred care, professional excellence, safe and effective care delivery, commitment to quality and safety, and collaborative practice.Please refer to the attached role description for full details of the position and all mandatory requirements.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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📌 Mental Health Commander (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland