Health Services Manager

**Be part of the exciting opening of the new Western Plains Correctional Centre**:
**Opportunity to join provider of Healthcare services to public prisons across Victoria as** Health Services Manager in Lara**.**:
**Demonstrate Strong Leadership Skills in a dynamic working environment.**:
**Attractive Base Salary of $157,000.00 + Super. Free Parking, Reward & Recognition Programs and Professional Development Benefits.**:
**About the roles**

GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria.

The Health Services Manager (HSM) is responsible for managing the provision of health services at **Western Plains Correctional Centre** including ensuring that the services are delivered in a safe and evidence-based manner.

The role is responsible for coordinating staffing and other resources at Western Plains Correctional Centre and for meeting Key Performance Measures (KPMs) in accordance with the contract between the Client and GEO Healthcare.

Opportunities exist for a **Full Time Health Services Manager at Western Plains Correctional Centre, located in Lara VIC.**

**Interviews will be held in person, on site at Western Plains Correctional Centre on January 29th.**

For full information in relation to this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities**,**please click the link below:

- Health Services Manager Position Description

**Skills and Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
- Post-graduate qualifications related to health or health service management or extensive relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in leading clinical governance and clinical risk management at the local level.
- Lead and operationally coordinate the provision of all health services to ensure health needs of the patients and contractual requirements are met by all staff.
- Coordinate local staffing and other onsite health resources, to ensure the efficient use of resources in meeting the health needs of people in prison and achieving key performance measures.
- Provide advice and support to the prison General Manager regarding the delivery of quality, comprehensive and evidence-based health services to the patient population in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Coordinate the investigation and management of incidents and complaints and ensure reporting and corrective action requirements comply with GEO Healthcare policy, service specifications and contractual obligations.
- Participate in meetings with Justice Health and Corrections Victoria and other meetings when requested to attend.
- Actively promote the development of a culture which supports the GEO Healthcare efforts to maintain and improve its Quality, Safety, Environmental, Risk, Asset and Security Management Systems.
- Ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures and the Governance, Risk and Compliance Manual and Code of Conduct.

**Other Requirements of the role**:

- Valid Australian driver’s licence.
- Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
- 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**