Child Protection Unit

2 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The administration officer within the Child Protection Unit is required to provide competent, confidential, and accurate administrative support and assistance to clients and staff of the CPU. The administration officer is to assist in the facilitation of service delivery in the hospital setting.
About you
- Demonstrated effective child and family -focused service within a highly confidential working environment. Well-developed written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively interact and negotiate with all levels of staff and multidisciplinary and interagency team in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
- Due to the core business of the unit involving the processing information of challenging content be vigilant of the impact this may have to self and other staff and seek support accordingly.
- Ability to prepare and populate draft Child Protection documents templates with basic information for the Child Protection Liaison Officers to finalise.
- Demonstrated ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines in a rapidly and constantly changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and to resolve problems within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with a high level of autonomy to manage daily workloads and to contribute towards achieving the goals of the Health Service.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.

About West Moreton
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description 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.

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