Service Director

**Please note**: This role can also be filled by a Nursing Director as per the attached Role Description.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Service Director (Specialist Programs, Alcohol and Other Drugs) 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
- Join an established and successful leadership team and be part of an exciting future where your development is our priority
- Join a Hospital and Health service that encourages innovation and values-based leadership
- Be part of a dynamic leadership team responsible for:

- Shaping services around the needs of consumers and carers
- Leading a highly engaged workforce that is delivering services to the full scope of their professional skill set
- Driving forwards a culture of innovation and accountability
- Be part of a multidisciplinary leadership team with a drive to improve our measures of care

About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:

- A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work (or equivalent)
- AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist and Psychologist only)
- Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
- 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 $156 836 - $162 346 per annum

About Us
The SPAOD Service is a tertiary service that operates across multiple locations in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. It is a public funded mental health service provided by Gold Coast Health. Our service is available to adults experiencing a mental illness and drug and alcohol issues who are 18+ years and their families who live in the Gold Coast region. Our services offer multi-disciplinary teams who are experienced in understanding and working with complex drug and alcohol and mental health issues facing adults and their families.
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**: GC587325