Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification HP5 Workplace Location Brisbane - North Job ad reference QLD/COH568026 Closing date 11-Jun-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 15/07/24 to 25/08/24 Contact person Kate Schultz Contact details 0436 398 676 Access the National Relay Service About the role Provide high-level strategic direction and professional leadership for Social Workers across all service groups, settings and facilities within Community and Oral Health, MNHHS. Lead innovation and develop strategic relationships in MNHHS with the Social Work Community of Practice (SWCOP), on a state-wide basis with Directors of Social Work via state-wide Social Work Leadership group and with external stakeholders, including tertiary education providers. Provide operational management to Social Workers in the casual pool, specialised residential and Indigenous Health services. Provide expert advice and contribute to the development of workforce strategies to attract and retain high performing staff, applying advanced Social Work knowledge to enhance models of care and service delivery efficiencies. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Respect - demonstrates high level communication skills, effectively balancing Service demands with the needs of individual staff; is effective in variety of communication settings: 1;1, small and large groups and among diverse styles and position levels; encourages the expression of diverse ideas and opinions and manages conflicts arising in a productive and equitable way Teamwork -values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services; develops others through a variety of methods including coaching, feedback and exposure Compassion - leads with self-awareness of the effects of his/her behaviour on others, deals with and manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the managing uncertainty of change; proactively seeks feedback without being defensive High Performance - ability to provide advanced level supervision and professional leadership to drive positive clinical outcomes for our consumers and their families; readily takes on new challenges, nurturing innovation and putting creative ideas into practice Integrity - demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability of self and team members who report to role; demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively in managing complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard, in accordance with AASW professional standards Leadership/Work Unit Management - ability to provide strategic leadership and direction to progress the Social Work discipline; ability to utilise high-level management knowledge, skills and leadership to professionally manage a large service Clinical Practice- ability to apply or source expert advice to inform professional practice initiatives and situations Communication/Team Participation - ability to collaborate with peers and staff, negotiate challenging situations and articulate clear advocacy for the Social Work profession: demonstrates ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers Job ad reference number: COH568026 Close date: Tuesday, 11th June 2024 Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. COH568026 - Role Description (PDF, 425KB) Role Description Application Support (PDF, 853KB) Information Package for Applicants Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1,003KB) Information Package for Applicants