Multicultural Mental Health Coordinator Townsville Hospital and Health Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day’.

About your opportunity

The Mental Health Service Group within Townsville Hospital and Health Service is currently seeking to recruit a Multicultural Mental Health Coordinator to their team on a permanent full-time basis. 

The Multicultural Mental Health Coordinator will facilitate culturally responsive mental health care to consumers and their families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds by developing strategies to building the capacity of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) to respond to the clinical needs of people from CALD backgrounds.

Generous remuneration package value up to $141,250 p.a. (HP4) or $147,834 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7) comprising:

  • Salary range of $4409.80 to $4745.20 p.f. (HP4) or $4561.00 to $4951.80 p.f. (Nurse Grade 7)
  • 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

  • It is a mandatory requirement to be and to remain vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Proof of qualification (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
  • 6 month probation period.
  • All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change? Discover Townsville

With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback.  A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city.  No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home. 

Interested..?

Contact: Fiona Pankhurst on 07 4433 8162.

Apply ONLINE by: Wednesday 14 December 2022.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Job Salary

$4409.80 - $4951.80 p.f + benefits / allowances

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