About us: The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) is responsible for delivering mental health and AOD services throughout the CHHHS and for supporting other mental health and AODS in the surrounding Hospital and Health Services of Cape York, Torres Strait Northern Peninsula Area. Its primary objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services, clinical treatment, rehabilitation, disability support, as well as early intervention, and mental health prevention and promotion
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will... * Utilise advanced clinical and operational leadership skills to meet Human Resource (HR) management requirements, building a strong and positive team culture, demonstrating a high standard of professional conduct e.g. responsibility for performance management and enacting policy and procedures in accordance with local and state-wide governance systems. * Provide leadership in collaboration with Advanced Practitioners and senior staff in the monitoring of professional standards in the multidisciplinary team, taking into consideration state-wide standards.



* Initiate and lead the development of service improvement initiatives, within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the provision of quality clinical services to clients and stakeholders. * Be accountable for performance appraisal and development of all Allied Health staff within the service including participating in and promoting professional development of self and others through education, qualified and clinical supervision, mentoring, professional networking and application of evidence- based practice. For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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📌 Allied Health Team Leader (Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Services) - Cairns (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns Regional