About the role
GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria. The Manager, AOD Health Services is responsible for leading the AOD Network in the delivery of best practice AOD medical support and AOD harm reduction and health programs.
The position is also responsible to ensure AOD health service continuity at all GEO Healthcare locations as well as program integrity, quality assurance and continuous improvement of AOD Health Services.
The Manager, AOD Health Services provides leadership in the establishment of a workplace culture based on best practice medical support and health programs.
The role requires the incumbent to perform all duties in accordance with the GEO Healthcare Values.
The Manager, AOD Health Services provides professional support and supervision in regard to the provision of AOD health services to these positions. The AOD Team Leaders, AOD Program Facilitators and AOD Program Support Officers report operationally to the Area Managers, Clinical Services.
For more information about the role, including details regarding the key accountabilities, please click apply and proceed to our website to use these links - you don't need to apply to see these files.
- GH 16 Mgr AOD Hlth Services.pdf
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant tertiary health qualification such as Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or Nursing; and extensive experience in the AOD health and/or program sectors.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency in Psychology or Nursing or professional membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or Australian Counselling Organisation is desirable.
- Extensive experience in the delivery of AOD health services in the primary health or mental health sectors, including leadership roles with service system oversight.
- Experience in leadership roles that included a focus on risk assessment and management, implementation of quality assurance systems and continuous improvement processes, management of key performance indicators and high-level service coordination.
- Experience building effective service delivery teams and networks, community partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Experience developing high performance teams to meet Key Performance Measures.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyse service data and produce high level internal and stakeholder reports.
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise effectively.
- Solid communication, teamwork and people skills, to ensure relationships are established and maintained with relevant staff and stakeholders to support high quality services and professional practice.
- Appropriate understanding and skills in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and willingness to promote cultural awareness.
- Demonstrated commitment to GEO Healthcare values.
- Experience in a complex, multi-site health service business(Desirable).
Other Requirements of the role:
- Ability to work within a correctional setting, which may involve direct contact with prisoners associated with the delivery of healthcare.
- Valid and current full Australian driver’s licence.
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.
About GEO Healthcare
GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.
GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.
We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.
Company Benefits Overview
The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.
- GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here
Financial & Career Benefits
- Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Commonwealth Bank: Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
- Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
- Scholarships: Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
- Family university scholarships: Scholarships available to support your family’s education goals.
- Paid study leave: Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
- Special leave: Additional day off every six months for high attendance.
Health & Wellbeing
- Safety is key: Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
- Fitness Passport: Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
- Telus Health: Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
- Medibank discounts: Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
- Equal treatment: Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees
Work-Life Balance
- Free parking: Enjoy complimentary parking at our workplace for added convenience.
- Rotating rosters: Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
- Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
- Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.
For further information on our organisation please visit geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare
How to Apply:
Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:
- Three COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
- Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months
To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.
To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
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People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:
UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE
