Fractional Staff Specialist

**VMO - Paediatrics**
**Fixed term part time**
**25 hours per fortnight**

**About Grampians Health**

Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.

This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future.

A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.

Our communities are diverse - as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region.

Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.

**About the role**

In partnership with the Director of Nursing and Department Head, support the Division of Paediatrics to achieve optimum health outcomes and effective and efficient utilisation of business assets and human resources in relation to Children’s Health.

Support leadership in the area of medical policy and strategic direction and work closely with the Head of Department to provide comprehensive information, analysis and timely advice on all matters affecting Paediatric Services.

As a member of the Women’s and Children’s Services Directorate, the appointee will support leadership in achieving and upholding the Ballarat Health Services Mission, Vision and Objectives.

This position extends to the entire Grampians region, with the role encompassing a coordination of paediatric care throughout the region, both in the inpatient and ambulatory environments.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support the development and maintenance of Paediatric Services
- In consultation with the Head of Department, assist in the development of paediatric services, objectives, policies and program
- Provide clinical leadership by facilitating teamwork and providing mentoring and professional support to junior clinical staff.

**Skills and experience**
- Medical registration in the State of Victoria
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physician (Paediatrics) or equivalent

**Grampians Health Culture & Benefits**

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**Ballarat Region**

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballart is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

**How to apply**

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
- Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.