Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

The opportunity:

Northern Health is establishing its own entry level training program for Allied Health Mental Health clinicians. This an exciting time, as it will provide the opportunity for us to tailor the ELP program to meet the needs of our entry level/transition clinicians, provide flexibility to adapt the program as required and to enable the opportunity to explore partnerships with our existing Allied Health education programs.

• We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist or Social Work Educator to coordinate the Northern Health Entry Level Program
• The position will be based at Bundoora Centre, Broadmeadows Hospital or Northern Hospital Epping, with the possibility of some WFH. All NH Educators will be required to work across all three campuses.
• Part time at 0.42EFT (4 days per fortnight – Coordinator) or;
• Part time 0.9 EFT (0.4 EFT Coordinator and 0.5EFT OT Educator)

In this role, you will:

1. Have the opportunity to join one of the largest metropolitan mental health services
2. Work with a team of very experienced and committed Mental Health discipline Chiefs and Leaders who have a wealth of accumulated experience in undertaking the work associated with the implementation and support of clinical educator roles and who have strong program-level structures to support the work of clinical educators
3. Have the opportunity to use your experience and knowledge to develop and implement the ELP program at Northern Health and ensure that it is tailored to meet the needs of our growing ELP workforce
4. Be pivotal in assisting to determine the key aspects of the program that are essential for the learning and development of our ELPs and also identify opportunities to further develop the program
5. Work across adult and older adults’ programs.

Northern Health is committed to developing an Allied Health structure that is inclusive of career and professional development pathways, and continuing to foster a strong working relationship across all physical and mental health streams.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and good working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Social Work practice in Mental Health, across the continuum of care
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to the development of NH’s future workforce
• Proven ability to engage with new graduate therapists and support their learning and development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
• Experience with the evaluation of learning programs

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts.

Please refer to the role statement, key results areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria within the Position Description below:

ELP Coordinator Position Description here.

For further details or if you would like to apply for one of these positions, please send an email application, including your CV to:

Susan Pike ([email protected]) – Director, Service Development and Improvement

Applications close Monday 17th July, 2023

We offer:

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

· Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program

· Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

· An inclusive and culturally safe space

· State of the art facilities and campus partnerships

· A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’

· Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.