Position Details

Reference Number 167033
Position Title Community Mental Health Clinican
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
Location Newcomb CHC
Salary $80,000.00 to $100,000.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary

• Create an impact improving the delivery of our Clinical Mental Health services
• Improve pathways for individuals within the criminal justice system
• Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight

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 Barwon Health

Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is one of Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 28 key locations throughout the region.

About the role

Barwon Health is excited to present an opportunity in Community Mental Health Service delivery, working as part of one of our Community Mental Health Teams.

We are searching for people with experience in public mental health service delivery such as:

• Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Treatment delivery
• Use of evidenced based tools to determine effectiveness of treatment
• Family inclusive practice
• Family Violence practice within the MARAM framework

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

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.

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
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: Previous experience in area mental health services
Essential: A demonstrated high level of clinical skills in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of adults with mental health disorders in a community setting
Essential: Current registration as a Registered Nurse
Essential: Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology
Essential: APRHA registration where required
Contact Person Charity Stewart
Contact Person Job Title Acting Manager
Contact Number (03)4215 7685
Alternate Contact Person Fiona Neil
Alternate Contact Number (03)4215 6901
Closing Date 14/03/2021

Barwon Health

• Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our programs make


• Excellent work life balance + ongoing career opportunities


• Temporary Part Time at - 40 hours per fortnight ( til 7/3/22)

About the facility

The Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC) is a comprehensive cancer centre that has provided expert care to those affected by cancer in Geelong and southwest Victoria in a supportive and caring environment since 1992.

Our service gives adults living in the Barwon South West region access to world class cancer treatment. Based in Geelong, we have state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and highly skilled health professionals who provide personalised treatment and care. Chemotherapy, haematology and radiotherapy services are provided at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre and inpatient services are provided in Baxter Wing 6 at University Hospital Geelong. Some outreach clinics are available to people living in rural areas.

About the role

The McGrath Foundation’s mission is to ensure every Australian family experiencing breast cancer has access to a breast care nurse no matter where they live or their financial situation. This position as a Breast Care Nurse plays a vital role in the ongoing health management of breast cancer patients by acting as a patient advocate and by coordinating care for women affected by breast cancer, their families and carers

About the culture

We believe that working at Barwon Health is joining a culture where people strive to work to the full extent of their qualification, capability and experience with a working environment that enables this to happen.

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 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 are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

#Geelong

• Opportunities to further your career as a passionate aged care nurse


• State-of-the-art facilities in beautiful surroundings


• Ongoing professional development in a supported work environment

About our Facilities 

Wallace Lodge

Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre is a recently upgraded facility located only minutes from the centre of Geelong. It is vibrant community asset with parkland surrounds and incorporates state of the art equipment. Wallace Lodge, located at the McKellar Centre situated on a, is a 108 bed, high level, aged care residential facility. We offer focused professional development with dedicated nursing educators on site, set within new state-of-the-art facilities.

Since 2006, more than 580 people have called Wallace Lodge home. 5 of those residents still live there today.

Alan David Lodge

Alan David Lodge is a state-of-the-art facility set in a rustic country setting in Charlemont. It provides a peaceful and serene experience for people transitioning into high level care. We offer focused professional development with dedicated nursing educators, set within new state-of-the-art facilities.

Blakiston Lodge

Blakiston Lodge is a 90-bed, high level, residential aged care mental health facility which consists of two secure units of 45 aged mental health beds and 45 dementia specific beds. Residents are referred who cannot be looked after in the general aged care system due to their level of cognitive, emotional or behavioural disturbance. The goal is to improve the resident's condition so that they can be transferred to a less restrictive and more appropriate accommodation.Blakiston Lodge is dedicated to caring for people with dementia and mental illness. It offers a safe and secure environment and quality nursing, medical and psychiatric support for residents.

About the role 

As an Experienced Enrolled Nurse you are responsible under the direction of a Registered Nurse, for the provision of consumer focused holistic nursing care to those assigned you, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes. At all times as the Enrolled Nurse you retain responsibility for your actions and accountable in providing delegated nursing care.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Delivery of consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements


• Participation in regular audit processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies is maintained


• Active participation in the promotion of a positive and engaging team culture

About the culture

We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused aged care 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 patient centred care.

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 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

• Be a part of a collaborative initiative of Victoria’s Primary Health Networks


• Thrive professionally & receive ongoing training and professional development


• Multiple Permanent Full Time positions – 80 hours per fortnight

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 permanent full time Clinicians to fill this newly created position at Barwon Health North.

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


• Doorstep of 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

• Provide vision, leadership and financial accountability


• Great work/life balance + long term career opportunities


• Permanent Full Time- 80 hours per fortnight

About the facility

Barwon Health's Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) provides integrated and recovery orientated mental health and drug and alcohol assessment, treatment, harm reduction and community and family support to people of all ages within the Barwon Region currently experiencing, or at risk of experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues. Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are consumer centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy excellent internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

About the role

This rare and unique opportunity exist to join the Mental Health leadership team as the team manager of two adult community mental health teams whilst contributing critical thinking and discussion that is needed to move our service through a once in life time growth in mental health services in our region.

 About the culture

The Barwon Health Aged Psychiatry Service (APS) strives to achieve a culture of Client-centred care through respect, compassion, accountability, and innovation.

 The successful applicant will be supported through 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

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.

# Geelong

• 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

• Provide your clinical expertise and leadership to Mental Health Services


• Look to your future -ongoing career and professional development opportunities


• Permanent Part Time- 64 hours per fortnight

About the facility

Barwon Health, based in Geelong, Victoria, is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care and employing over 6,500 staff. Barwon Health has consistently received awards for being at the forefront of high quality health care services to the community and has been highly successful when accredited against the National Safety and Quality Standards in Oct. 2016. We are the major teaching hospital for the Deakin Medical School and have an active and growing research base.

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.

About the role

The role of the Senior Clinician is to provide timely and effective mental health and drug and alcohol assessments for all consumers and their families who present to the emergency department with acute mental health/drug and alcohol presentations and crisis. Clinicians also provide assessment and treatment alongside Victoria Police (PACER) and Ambulance Victoria (PROMPT) in the community. The Senior Clinician will provide acute assessment and referral to internal teams or external agencies. Senior clinicians will demonstrate leadership in both the ongoing development of the acute intervention service and support their manager with day to day operations of the team.

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

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 on (03) 4215 0520 or 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

A Western VIC hospital requires a Registrar/PHO in Intensive Care Medicine from 11/03/2021 to 30/04/2021.MARCHThu 11 Mar – Night shift – Crisis Rate $150 appliesAll below at $100 an hour Wed 24 Mar – Night shiftSun 28 Mar – Night shiftAPRILFri 2 Apr – Day shiftSat 3 Apr – Day shiftSun 4 April – Day shiftMon 5 Apr – Night shiftWed 7 Apr – Night shiftThu 8 Apr – Night shiftFri 9 Apr – Night shiftWed 14 Apr – Night shiftThu 15 Apr – Night shiftSat 17 Apr – Day shiftSun 18 Apr – Day shiftTue 20 Apr – Night shiftThu 22 Apr – Night shiftWed 28 Apr – Night shiftThu 29 Apr – Day shiftThu 29 Apr – Night shiftFri 30 Apr – Day shiftFor further information about this job, please contact Neil Morton on 1300 900 100.

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

To Apply

To apply for this job, please complete our registration form. Candidates must be registered with AHPRA and have the Right to Work in Australia. You can also contact a Skilled Medical Recruitment Consultant to discuss this role on 1300 900 100.

• Be a part of a multidisciplinary team striving for excellence


• Challenge yourself in a mixed adult and paediatric ICU


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

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

The Intensive Care Unit have permanent full time and part time opportunities to join their dynamic team.

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

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 on (03) 4215 0520 or 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

Join the Nursing Team at Barwon Health as Registered Nurse (Grade 2)

• Opportunities in Acute Care, University Hospital Geelong, Rehabilitation, McKellar Centre North Geelong and Alan David Lodge


• Multiple permanent and casual opportunities available


• Work in a supported inclusive environment that promotes career progression.


• Ongoing training and professional development

About the facility

Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 7,000 staff and more than 1000 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 24 key locations throughout the region.

About the role

Barwon Health are seeking Nurses with Acute, Rehabilitation or aged care nursing skills to register their interest in joining our teams.

We have various employment opportunities available within the Acute wards at University Hospital Geelong, McKellar Centre North Geelong and Alan David Lodge inclusive of Permanent Part-time, Permanent Pool & Casual.

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

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Delivering consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements


• Providing quality patient care using an evidence based approach


• Participation in regular audit processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies is maintained

Application Process

Ensure you download the candidate application form, complete and re-upload as a free text document with your application documents.

We will advise of an invitation to interview via email. To avoid disappointment, please check your email regularly and ensure that your invitation has not landed in your junk mailbox

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

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 on (03) 4215 0520 or 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

• Leading Disability Support Services Provider
• Not For Profit - Salary Packaging
• Rewarding & Meaningful Career

Support and assist DES participants (job seekers) to develop and increase their employability skills in order to have the capacity to seek, gain and maintain employment.

ABOUT

Encompass Community Services is a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting equality and universal opportunity for all.

For 35 years Encompass have been a customer service leaders in delivering supports and we pride ourselves in shaping sustainable local communities.

Our aim is to end damaging stigmas and stereotypes; open doors of opportunities for all people – whatever background, whatever ability.

THE ROLE 

New and exciting opportunity in Werribee for an experienced Disability Employment Consultant, due the expansion of Encompass Community Services network in the City of Wyndham.

The role would ideally suit someone who can demonstrate their ability to create long-term sustainable employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities. 

This brand-new position represents an opportunity to work in a specialist service assisting participants in a rewarding role. 

You will be supported with a wide variety of tools in placing job seekers into the correct employment opportunity.

DUTIES

• Provide pre-vocational support, job search assistance and consultation to people with a disability to gain employment through training, support and marketing for vacancies to employers.
• Achieve set individual and group targets set by Encompass Community Services, Management and Funding Bodies.
• Network with key employer stakeholders groups to facilitate appropriate sustainable employment placements.
• Provide and assist in training, support and education to the employer and staff to achieve successful placement for new employee.
• Complete required administration tasks associated with the placement and maintenance of job seekers. Complete administration tasks on behalf of Encompass Community Services Inc. including reports, tenders as required.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and participate in training and other opportunities provided by Encompass Community Services Inc. management to increase individual Professional Development.
• Support Encompass Community Services Inc. in all current and new business for example, participating in functions, meetings and performing alternate tasks.
• Support the business to develop strategies based on 4 key drivers; Commencements, Engagement, Placements, Outcomes and to achieve a minimum of Three Star performance at ESA Level.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 1-2 years of DES consultancy experience or equivalent role.
• Knowledge of the Disability Community Sector and not for profit industry.
• Professional approach and ability to work under pressure.
• Organisational and time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident manner & Positive approach to change.

 

INTERESTED?

Click apply now on Seek or email your resume and an accompanying covering letter addressing your experience and skills in relation to the Position Description to careers@encompass-cs.org.au by close of business Friday, 19th March 2021.

 

For a position description or more information about employment opportunities at Encompass Community Services, visit: www.encompass-cs.org.au/join/  

Encompass Community Services prides themselves on being an equal opportunity employer which values equal opportunity, fairness and enjoys a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Applications are encouraged from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people of all other cultural backgrounds.

 

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Created by Yamen
on 28/02/2021

Job Details

1 Hr. / Week

Starts: Shortly Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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About Family

3 Children

Desired services

Pick-up / Drop off

Requirements

Has own transportation

Care

• Be part of a team that supports new ideas and continuous improvement.


• Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our programs makes


• Permanent Part Time – 40 hrs per fortnight

About the facility

Barwon Health North is a brand new $30 million two storey facility located in the Northern Suburbs of Geelong to provide a state of the art flexible health facility to meet the growing needs of the community.

Barwon Health North provides accessible healthcare close to home and to public transport bridging the gap between the acute settings at the University Hospital Geelong by providing the following services:

• Urgent Care Services


• Medical Imaging


• Child and Family Services


• Dialysis


• Specialist Clinics

About the role 

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

As a Registered Nurse, you will possess excellent clinical skills; actively participating in supporting new ideas and committing to continuous improvement.

You will be registered with AHPRA and be able to demonstrate a significant level of clinical competence, with a proven ability to contribute to and be a part of a community based Walk-In Centre in a multi-disciplinary health team. This role supports clients and carers to achieve the optimum level of health independence. Key to your success will be your commitment to evidence based practice and the ability to be flexible and innovative in the delivery of holistic nursing care.

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

About the culture

The Northern Suburbs is both dynamic and challenging environment; where staff draw on a large scope of practice and need to be able to think outside the square to work with some of our client cohorts. The possibilities to be innovative are endless.

There is a strong and supportive team culture in our current services at Corio which will align and integrate with those being delivered at Barwon Health North. Working together across a range of disciplines staff have a focus on clients and their health improvement or improving self-management skills to enhance living with chronic illness. Our team culture can be best described as forward striving, involved, empathetic and innovative. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in ourcommunity enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

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 Collaborative Recruitment team on (03) 4215 5822 or 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

• Create an impact improving the delivery of our Clinical Mental Health services


• Improve pathways for individuals within the criminal justice system


• Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight

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 Barwon Health

Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is one of Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 28 key locations throughout the region.

About the role

Barwon Health is excited to present an opportunity in Community Mental Health Service delivery, working as part of one of our Community Mental Health Teams.

We are searching for people with experience in public mental health service delivery such as:

• Assessment


• Treatment Planning


• Treatment delivery


• Use of evidenced based tools to determine effectiveness of treatment


• Family inclusive practice


• Family Violence practice within the MARAM framework

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


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

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.

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

• 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