Coordinator Allied Health

Job Description

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? This vacancy is for Permanent Full-Time appointments. We currently have 2.0 FTE Coordinator Allied Health positions available, for our admitted and non-admitted State Forensic Mental Health Services (SFMHS) streams. What is our Coordinator Allied Health role? These Positions Will: Coordinate and lead the multidisciplinary allied health team for either the admitted or non-admitted SFMHS stream. Facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care. Provide direct line management and/or professional oversight for allied health staff within SFMHS. The SFMHS provides mental health services for individuals with mental illness associated with high-risk behaviours and who are typically involved in the criminal justice system. Our services are delivered across a variety of settings including 45 inpatient beds, community, prisons, and courts. There has been substantial recent State Government investment in forensic mental health services, including the establishment of new Child and Adolescent services. Funding of over $185 million has been committed for new adult and child and adolescent forensic mental health units, with further announcements expected. Additional services are being implemented in relation to the Criminal Law Mental Impairment (CLMI) reform. The SFMHS is undergoing an exciting period of change and expansion, and the Coordinator Allied Health is a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of contemporary models of care and service streams. You will provide leadership to the allied health team under your supervision, advocate for, and promote the Allied Health role within the multi-disciplinary team, in delivering high quality, innovative forensic mental health care. The Coordinator Allied Health will be a key contributor in fostering a culture which enables effective teamwork, motivating staff and ensuring a positive work environment. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values. What We Offer NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate (noting that these are full-time appointments). In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including: Salary packaging to increase take-home pay. Professional and career development opportunities. Diverse and inclusive culture. Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Pippa Blatchford on 08 6159 6536 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests. Ready to join our team? Applicants are required to apply online at so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include: A statement addressing the essential selection criteria 2-6 in no more than 3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF). Demonstrated significant experience, leadership and management skills in a senior allied health management or clinical position. Demonstrated ability to coordinate service delivery in a complex multi-disciplinary environment. Knowledge of contemporary Human Resource Management practices and principles. Knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement principles and their practical application. Demonstrated excellent communication and negotiation skills. A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role with evidence of your suitability for the selection criteria not addressed in your statement. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disabilities and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr