Service Director

This role can be filled by a Nursing Director as per the role description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Service Director (Child and Youth Mental Health Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Provide strategic direction for Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) by implementing strategies and providing expert advice and supervision which ensures service delivery is aligned to business goals
Work collaboratively with the Clinical Directors and Divisional Executive to ensure the delivery of quality CYMHS
Provide authoritative counsel to the Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Governance Committee regarding each of the program areas and the taking of responsibility for aligning the strategic direction of the Committee with the programme areas
Clinically lead and operationally manage a number of large multidisciplinary teams

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:
A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work
AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist and Psychologist only)
Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost) (Social Worker Only)
Driver Licence
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

**Benefits**:
Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Temporary full time (12 months, with the possibility of extension)
Base salary ranging from $161 540 - $174 378 per annum

About Us

Child and Youth Mental Health Services supports mental health care for young people aged between 0-25years. The service line has a diverse portfolio that supports care across the identified age range and across primary and tertiary levels of the health care system.

With expanding services for children, adolescents and young adults (0-25yrs), numerous capital projects and a terrific partnership with GC PHN and NGO providers this is a fabulous opportunity to build on our recent successes and continue to shape our Child and Youth Mental Health Services. If you have a vision for CYMHS, are committed to delivering care that makes a difference to young people and can demonstrate a commitment to partnership working we would love to hear from you. You would be joining a dynamic MHSS leadership team with shared values and a commitment to delivering high quality care.

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC633200