Consumer and Community Engagement Partner

2 weeks ago


Central Goldfields, Australia Maryborough District Health Service Full time
MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough.

The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care.

MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Consumer and Community Engagement Partner
Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight

Classification:
Clinical Nurse Consultant B - ZJ4 or Equivalent

Award:
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement OR Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement OR Victorian Public Health Sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced individual to join the team at MDHS to fulfil an important role as a Consumer and Community Engagement Partner.

This role will oversee, and be responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the Health in Partnership Program.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

  • Embrace and promote the values of MDHS
  • Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
  • Experience working with consumers preferred
  • Exceptional collaboration and engagement skills
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
  • Demonstrates initiative and innovation
What's in it for you?

  • Great Working Environment
  • Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.


Fantastic Earning Potential
  • Generous Base Salary under one of the above EBA's with Salary Packaging available.
  • Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities
  • Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential

Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Psychologist with AHPRA or
  • Health professional or administrator
Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills

  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
  • Experience of working with consumers and consumer advocacy is an advantage
  • A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to consumer safety, consumer engagement and person centred care
Desirable

  • Consumer leadership training
  • Post graduate qualifications in Consumer and Community Engagement
Personal Attributes

  • Attention to detail
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external key stakeholders in order to drive consumer engagement initiatives
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrated experience in developing reports and governance documents
  • Excellent time management skills and demonstrated experience in managing multiple competing priorities while meeting timelines and ensuring high quality work output
  • Demonstrates leadership skills and traits characteristic of a senior role, exhibiting behaviours and expectations in line with organisation values
Personal Qualities

  • Demonstrates initiative and innovation
in supporting organisational quality improvement projects/activities

  • Ability to accept direction as well as work independently to achieve outcomes
  • Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within the current scope of practice
  • Establishes high standards of work for self and others
Applications for this position close on Sunday 14th May 2023.

Applications are to include:

  • Covering Letter
  • Resume
  • Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.


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