Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
About the Role
In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values.
Provide cultural mental health support and consultation to CHQ child and youth acute inpatient units at Queensland Children's Hospital, subacute unit at Jacaranda Place, and community-based services as required.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide culturally sensitive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families,
Participate in the development, planning and evaluation of CYMHS with a strong focus on the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers. Provide professional supervision, mentoring and support to CYMHS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver culturally appropriate care, through organising training sessions focused on cultural competence, mental health best practices and professional development.
Collaboratively leads stakeholder engagement to improve service provision, health equity outcomes and coordination of complex care consumers.
Monitor and review Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers practice standards and supervision arrangements.
Actively participates and contributes in strategic meetings to represent the interests and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth and families.
Maintain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers professional development and practice standards to ensure adherence to treatment protocols and supervision.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HHS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive renumeration
Annual pay increases
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee wellness and assistance program
Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
