About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
Please refer to the attached role description for a full details and a complete list of the mandatory requirements of the role.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Experience in leading and managing a Medicine service
Commitment to the principles of quality in health care including leading initiatives relating to quality improvement, research, risk management, service evaluation and strategic service delivery planning
Consider of whole of Hospital and Health Service vision and values when making decisions and leading the Acute Medicine & Older Persons Service
Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills extending across the range of Medicine disciplines, with an ability to deliver quality speciality care to patients in a clinical setting including directing the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer and discharge of patients
Contribute to the establishment and fostering of relationships within the medical specialities of the Medicine Department, between the Department and other Hospital and Health Service departments and services to ensure the continuum of care for the patient.
Commitment to leading the performance, development and evaluation of the education programme for clinicians at an undergraduate and post graduate level
Applied sound business management skills in order to plan and control the financial function of the service and manage within the allocated budget
Enables collaboration and enhances connectivity in the provision of a Medicine Service within a multi-disciplinary team by demonstrating effective communication and promoting understanding, respect and trust between different groups and professions
Why choose us
Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
