• Utilise your expert skills to treat consumers with acute needs


• Enjoy a role that maximises your potential and enables you to achieve your own ambitions 


• Permanent Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight (7 day shift work flexibility)

About the facility

The Acute Intervention Service's Community Outreach team is a 7 day a week service with two shifts (AM/PM). The team is a tertiary level multidisciplinary mental health drug and alcohol team. Its aim is to provide timely and effective assessment, treatment and assertive support for individuals aged 16 years and older with high acuity mental health and / or alcohol and other drug (AOD) needs up to a maximum of a 28-day period.

About the role

As the successful applicant you will provide systems based assessment and treatment for consumers and their families/carers in the acute phase of their mental illness and / AOD use and demonstrate leadership in both the ongoing development of the acute intervention service and day-day operations of the team. You will also provide support to grade 1 Social workers within the team.

Our team allows you to demonstrate and grow as a senior clinician with primarily clinical interventions as well as leadership and operational opportunities.

You will work alongside other Senior Clinicians from all disciplines, including AOD specialists, Peer workers with a lived experience and psychiatrists.

It is an expectation that the suitable candidate can be available to work all days of the week with a mix of AM (0830hrs) and PM (1330hrs). Our team supports self-rostering to allow shift work flexibility.

About the culture

We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients. Our staff thrive in a challenging environment, get enjoyment from being part of a highly recognised and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Melbourne, Victoria

• Be part of an innovative service within our thriving healthcare organisation


• Gain access to ongoing training and professional development


• Rewarding and diverse temporary Part Time role – 48 hrs ( til 24/10/2021)

About the facility 

Barwon Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service (BMHDAS) provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families. Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive.

About the role 

Provide clerical, secretarial and receptionist services to Barwon Health Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Services in order to support the service to provide courteous, efficient and clinically effective care for people with major mental illness and/or drug and alcohol issues.

The incumbent’s primary portfolio is supporting CRF-PARC program. Clerical, secretarial and receptionist services to support additional teams within the Mental Health Acute Intervention Services program will also be allocated, taking into account workload demands and service priorities.

About the culture

The CRF/PARC program has a strong team culture and values the diverse roles that make up the clinical and non-clinical team. The Administrative Assistant plays an integral role in supporting the clinical team and leadership team in ensuring the residential site operates smoothly and information management occurs in a timely manner.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Close to the beautiful Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free

• Diverse role providing evidence-based Podiatry services to Primary Care Clients


• Join a highly skilled, motivated and supportive interdisciplinary team


• Temporary Part time - 48 hours per fortnight ( Maternity leave cover)

About the facility

The Surf Coast Primary Care Team (Torquay and Anglesea) is situated within the local community health centres and offer a wide range of services to the local communities. The Primary Care team comprises of social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, (paediatric) speech pathology, diabetes educator, dietitians and community health nursing.

About the role

This a great opportunity to join an experienced multidisciplinary team to provide evidenced based podiatry services to our community. The successful applicant will be driven to provide collaborative, client centred care to achieve client goals in a range of mediums including face to face and telehealth. The role also requires the successful applicant to contribute to the development of high quality community based services and assist in meeting the key performance indicators.

About the culture

You will be working with an innovative team who maintains extensive knowledge and experience. You will have guidance and support from fellow team members and management who exhibit the Barwon Health values.

Our dedicated and experienced team prides themselves on providing high quality client centred ca

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Melbourne, Victoria

• Thrive professionally treating individuals with acute mental health needs


• Grow your career under experienced mentors invested in your development


• Rewarding and Flexible Permanent Part Time Role– 64 hours per fortnight

Area Profile

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers. Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD, we also offer an easier commute from the western suburbs of Melbourne, than travelling across the city.

Enjoy the range of lifestyle choices Geelong has to offer including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices and high standard of schooling options throughout the area. You will appreciate the beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries.

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

Part of a Team

Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) provides integrated and recovery orientated mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and / or drug and alcohol issues, and their families.

The Mental Health (MH) Hospital in the Home (HITH) service is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week team working across three shifts. The team is a tertiary-level multidisciplinary mental health drug and alcohol team. Its aim is to provide timely and effective, intensive treatment and support for individuals aged 16 years and older with high acuity mental health and / or AOD needs, in their home environment.

About the Role

The Senior Occupational Therapist will work business hours Mon – Fri, supporting the 24 hour service to provide evidence-based interventions for consumers and their families/carers in the acute phase of their mental illness and / or alcohol and other drug (AOD) use.

This includes:

• Providing specialist occupational therapy assessments and therapeutic interventions to consumers and their families/carers in line with the consumers’ individual care, goals and treatment plan


• Engaging clinical, lived experience, support services and natural support networks collaboratively in the development and implementation of recovery plans.


• Providing clinical leadership and contributing to service quality improvement within the Acute Intervention Service and across MHDAS


• Increase capacity within MHDAS to utilise and deliver specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions


• Parameters of this position would include some of the following: consultative role, lecturing in their clinical speciality, teaching under graduates and/or post graduate students and providing education to staff from other disciplines.

About the culture

This is a new service within the established Mental Health Acute Intervention Services team. We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community. As a team, we are focused on providing the highest quality, consumer-focused care.

What we offer

Attractive salary packaging benefits!

Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments

Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people with diverse backgrounds.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Victoria

• Be a part of a multidisciplinary team striving for excellence


• Enjoy a flexible and healthy work/life balance in this casual position


• Challenge yourself in a mixed adult and paediatric ICU


• Grow and develop your talents and capabilities within a supportive unit with fantastic professional development opportunities

About the facility

The Barwon Health ICU is a 24-bed ICU, providing tertiary critical care services to the Barwon South Western region. The ICU cares for medical, surgical, and cardiothoracic adults, as well as collaborative programs to care for adult ECMO and critically ill children. The ICU unit supplies a central vascular access and critical care echocardiography service to Barwon Health. The ICU is actively involved in clinical research, critical care education for Deakin School of Medicine, and education and training of junior doctors and nurses.

About the role

As the Registered Nurse you are responsible for the provision of patient focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Providing quality patient care using evidence based approach and in line with Barwon Health Policy and Procedure.


• Delivery of consumer centred care that meets best practice standards


• Establishing and maintaining effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive quality ongoing care.

The successful applicant will be an experienced ICU nurse with excellent communication skills and a desire to plan and deliver high quality patient centred care. You will possess sound clinical knowledge and experience in acute nursing.

About the culture

The Barwon Health ICU strives to achieve a culture of patient-centred care through respect, compassion, accountability, and innovation. The ICU consultant staff contribute to this through a team based approach that promotes these goals. The successful applicant will be supported through leadership training, and professional development planning to help them realise their goals. This culture has created a dynamic environment where high quality care is delivered.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and consumers including children, and have appropriate recruitment resources in place to ensure background checks and reference checks are completed.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Geelong, Victoria

• $78.28 - $84.57 per hour (subject to teaching qualifications)
• Casual as required
• For further details contact Colleen Moreland (03) 5225 0679

The Gordon seeks a motivated, passionate and experienced teacher to join the Early Education team. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate teaching experience across diverse groups of learners including, school based learners and certificate and diploma level learners. The position presents an opportunity to expand on your teaching vocation while collaborating with an established team to achieve student learning outcomes.

The Gordon
The Gordon is the leading provider of education and training in the region and plays a key role in the economic and social development of our community. We employ individuals who can drive the organisation forward in an environment focused on positive outcomes for students, staff and community.

Employment
Casual as required

Salary
$78.28 - $84.57 per hour

Applications
By 8am, Tuesday 25 May 2021 

Please preview the application form to identify which KSC you will need to address for this job before starting your application.

You must hold permanent residency status in Australia or have a valid Work Visa to apply for this position.

The Gordon is a child safe organisation.

Enquiries
Job specific Colleen Moreland, Acting Program Manager on list contact number (03) 5225 0679

Application enquiries to Strategic HR & Development on (03) 5225 0686

• Challenge yourself in a mixed adult and paediatric ICU


• Grow and develop your talents and capabilities within a supportive unit


• Multiple Permanent Full/Part Time opportunities available 

About the facility 

The Barwon Health ICU is a 24-bed ICU, providing tertiary critical care services to the Barwon South Western region. The ICU cares for medical, surgical, and cardiothoracic adults, as well as collaborative programs to care for adult ECMO and critically ill children. The ICU unit supplies a central vascular access and critical care echocardiography service to Barwon Health. The ICU is actively involved in clinical research, critical care education for Deakin School of Medicine, and education and training of junior doctors and nurses.

About the role 

Do you have ICU experience, excellent communication skills and a desire to plan and deliver high quality patient centred care? Do you possess sound clinical knowledge and experience in acute nursing? If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, then apply today!

Duties include but not limited to:

• Providing quality patient care using evidence based approach and in line with Barwon Health Policy and Procedure.


• Delivery of consumer centred care that meets best practice standards


• Establishing and maintaining effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive quality ongoing care

About the culture

The Barwon Health ICU strives to achieve a culture of patient-centred care through respect, compassion, commitment, accountability, and innovation. The successful applicant will be supported through leadership training, and professional development planning to help them realise their goals. This culture has created a dynamic environment where high quality care is delivered.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Close to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Collaborative Recruitment Team via email at CRURecruit@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Melbourne, Victoria

• Enjoy a role where you will be an active part of a health care team that shows leadership and embraces change


• Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive team environment


• Enhance your career at Victoria’s leading regional health care service

About the facility

Barwon Health Palliative Care provides palliative care nursing, medical, allied health and volunteer services within a framework of integrated health service involving close collaboration between community, inpatient as well as an acute consultative service. The model of palliative care is based on level of need and targets patients with complex care needs. The Community Palliative Care team is based at the McKellar Centre.

About the role

In this role you will provide clinical palliative care nursing to people who have complex care needs as a result of experiencing a life limiting illness, with little or no prospect of cure, and for whom the primary treatment goal is quality of life. This care will be provided within an interdisciplinary team context, and in community settings. Clinical leadership, education and support will be provided to palliative care colleagues, and generalist staff who work with a palliative approach.

About the culture

We are a specialist interdisciplinary palliative care service, which is committed to providing an equitable, seamless, person centred approach, strengthened by education, research and development to support our community.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront


• Our Commitment to Child Safety


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan

• At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.


• Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and consumers including children, and have appropriate recruitment resources in place to ensure background checks and reference checks are completed.


• At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.


• We Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

• Thrive professionally in providing your clinical expertise and leadership to Mental Health Services


• Take this opportunity to shine and apply now to join our active and progressive organisation


• Look to your future - ongoing career and professional development opportunities, supportive supervision structure

About the facility

The Child and Youth Triage Team is the initial point of contact within Barwon Health Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service for infants, children and young people aged 0-25 years and their families. Clinicians working within this team accept written and telephone referrals and act as the first point of contact for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Jigsaw Youth Mental Health Service and the Eating Disorder Service.

About the role

The role of child and youth triage clinician requires a capacity to provide expert screening and assessment through enquiry in order to determine an appropriate, timely and accessible response to all referrers. The triage clinician provides clinical advice and makes recommendations and referrals. This is a senior clinician role which should be consumer focused and ensure the highest standard of assistance in accessing services. The clinician will work in close collaboration with and support the Child and Adolescent and Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Eating Disorder Services (EDS) and Jigsaw clinicians, Consultant Psychiatrists and Registrars.

About the culture

We are a passionate, supportive, and driven team who works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team are focussed on quality patient centred care. No day is the same; we are a team that embrace's change and are always looking for innovative ideas to improve our team and the organisation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront


• Our Commitment to Child Safety


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, GLBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken. Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Position Details

Reference Number 168528
Position Title Clinician - HeadtoHelp (Mental Health Hub)
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
Location Barwon Health North, 131 Myers Street
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 48
Position Summary

• Develop your skills within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary state initiative
• Grow your career at an organisation invested in your long term development
• Permanent Part Time role– 48 hours per fortnight( rewarding and flexible role)

About the facility

Barwon Health Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) has partnered with Western Victoria PHN to deliver the HeadtoHelp Hub. HeadtoHelp is a collaborative initiative of Victoria’s Primary Health Networks (PHNs) funded by the Australian Government. HeadtoHelp Hubs are designed to offer multi-disciplinary and evidence-informed care across the community, complementing mental health services already provided in the community, rather than replacing or duplicating existing services, by assisting people to understand the most appropriate type of support they need and navigate their way to those services that will meet their individual needs. Hubs are not designed to offer long term care but offer expertise in assessment of needs, information, linkage, support and packages of focused brief intervention care to cover the short term. ( )

About the role

We are seeking a permanent part time clinician (0.6EFT) to fill this newly created position. This role will be based across two sites (Barwon Health North and our 131 Myers St, Geelong).

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive, holistic and effective intake, assessment, referral and linkages and evidence based interventions for consumers of all ages and their families in line with HeadtoHelp models of care
• Contributing to accurate data reporting, service development, quality improvement and evaluation for the HeadtoHelp program

About the culture

Our staff thrive in a challenging environment, get enjoyment from being part of a highly recognised and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best. Most importantly our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values under pinning all that we do.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Geelong, Victoria
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology (including endorsement to practice as clinical or forensic psychologist) and meets classification definitions in relevant Enterprise Agreement
Essential: Experience in the holistic assessment of consumers' mental health and associated physical health and psychosocial needs.
Essential: Experience in delivering evidence informed, person-centred, and recovery orientation mental health service in the community.
Essential: Understanding of the spectrum of mental health services available in stepped care model
Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Essential: Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, continual improvement, risk management and occupational health and safety
Desirable: Experience in assessment and delivery of evidence based intervention to children and adolescence.
Contact Person Michelle Zarafa
Contact Person Job Title
Contact Number 0435 051 840
Alternate Contact Person Amy Langbein
Alternate Contact Number 0448 377 500
Closing Date 21/05/2021

Barwon Health

Position Details

Reference Number 168469
Position Title Technician - Intensive Care Unit
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Critical Care & Specialist
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 40
Position Summary

• Build your career with one of Victoria's leading regional health care services
• Challenge yourself & learn new skills in a fast paced environment
• Permanent Part Time – 40 hours per fortnight

About the facility

The Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 24 bed unit providing tertiary critical care services to the Barwon South Western region. The ICU cares for medical, surgical and cardiothoracic adults, as well as collaborative programs to care for the adult ECMO and critically ill children. The ICU supplies a central vascular and echocardiography service to Barwon health. The ICU is actively involved in clinical research, critical care education for Deakin School of Medicine, education and training of junior doctors and nurses.

About the role

As the Intensive Care Unit Technician, you will ensure the effective provision of patient care with the assistance of nursing staff in the areas of patient welfare, comfort, hygiene and transport in order to achieve and maintain quality patient outcomes. To be successful in this position you will need to be able to work independently and perform tasks associated with the general service of the ICU and equipment used within the ICU.

About the culture

We are fun, passionate, supportive, energetic, driven team who works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the work place and as a team are focussed on quality patient centred care. No day is the same. We are a team that embraces change and are always looking for innovate ideas to improve our team and the organisation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Doorstep to the picturesque Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Melbourne, Victoria
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Certificate III in health Services Assistant
Desirable: Previous work in a Hospital
Contact Person Megan Edwards
Contact Person Job Title
Contact Number 0403 440 243
Closing Date 23/05/2021

Barwon Health

• Utilise your expert skills to lead change and maximise our services


• Build your career at an organisation invested in your long term development


• Permanent Full-time - 80 hrs per fortnight 

Barwon Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service (BMHDAS) provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families. Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive.

Bellarine Continuing Care Service (CCS) provides community and in-patient services for people aged between 26 and 65 years affected by serious complex mental illness. Bellarine CCS covers a large geographical area including suburbs such as East Geelong, Newcomb, all the way up to St Leonards. The team consists of allied health, nurses and medical professionals.

About the role 

You will provide, in collaboration with the consultant psychiatrist, clinical leadership, education to the adult community mental health teams and operational support to the South CMHT’s manager of the adult community mental health teams. 

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Complex organisational risk management.


• Provide recovery oriented assessment and treatment to people who use MHDAS, including individuals, families, and groups.


• Provide within scope support to the manager in regards to operational tasks.


• Show a proactive interest in Key Performance Indicator achievements.


• Ensure personal practice is of the highest possible quality, in line with organisation best practice principles, particularly in regards to integrated mental health and substance use treatment principles, risk management, family inclusive practice principles, and recovery principles.

About the culture

Join our supportive team to help enrichen the lives of those experiencing a major mental illness. We prides ourselves in team work, and working collaboratively with each other. We are a dynamic and fun team, yet professional and supportive of everyone.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Geelong, Victoria

• Develop your skills within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary state initiative


• Grow your career at an organisation invested in your long term development


• Permanent Part Time role– 48 hours per fortnight( rewarding and flexible role)

About the facility 

Barwon Health Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) has partnered with Western Victoria PHN to deliver the HeadtoHelp Hub. HeadtoHelp is a collaborative initiative of Victoria’s Primary Health Networks (PHNs) funded by the Australian Government. HeadtoHelp Hubs are designed to offer multi-disciplinary and evidence-informed care across the community, complementing mental health services already provided in the community, rather than replacing or duplicating existing services, by assisting people to understand the most appropriate type of support they need and navigate their way to those services that will meet their individual needs. Hubs are not designed to offer long term care but offer expertise in assessment of needs, information, linkage, support and packages of focused brief intervention care to cover the short term. (https://headtohelp.org.au/)

About the role

We are seeking a permanent part time clinician (0.6EFT) to fill this newly created position. This role will be based across two sites (Barwon Health North and our 131 Myers St, Geelong).

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive, holistic and effective intake, assessment, referral and linkages and evidence based interventions for consumers of all ages and their families in line with HeadtoHelp models of care


• Contributing to accurate data reporting, service development, quality improvement and evaluation for the HeadtoHelp program

About the culture

Our staff thrive in a challenging environment, get enjoyment from being part of a highly recognised and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best. Most importantly our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values under pinning all that we do.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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