• Rewarding and varied permanent part time (3 days per week) clinical role including both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings at the McKellar Centre in North Geelong
• Become part of a small and supportive team of psychologists and join a wider team of dedicated allied health professionals
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the facility

Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre is a recently upgraded facility located only minutes from the centre of Geelong. The centre is a 100 bed inpatient facility offering rehabilitation in Palliative care, Geriatric evaluation and management, Stroke, Trauma, orthopaedic and amputee service. The McKellar Centre offers a range of professional rehabilitation and aged care services. It is situated on a vibrant community asset with parkland surrounds and incorporates state of the art equipment.

About the role

As the successful applicant you will be responsible for psychological assessment and consumer-centred intervention within the inpatient and community rehabilitation centres at Barwon Health. Your team will include a senior clinical psychologist and you will collaborate with a broader interdisciplinary team, providing clinical services to inpatients and outpatients experiencing a range of medical conditions. The caseload is varied and may include providing psychological assessments and interventions to individuals and groups presenting with neurological conditions, multi-trauma or traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, orthopaedic issues, amputees, and geriatric clients requiring rehabilitation.

You will be able to make a significant impact with clients who are experiencing mood or anxiety issues that are impacting on their rehabilitation engagement and assist clients with adjustment/grief and loss associated with their medical conditions.

You will be well supported with supervision (both one-on-one and access to peer supervision) to further your skills and experience in working with this client group. Applicants who are registered as a general psychologist and are looking to undertake the registrar program for clinical endorsement are welcome to apply.

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

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.

• Gain exposure in a high pressure role to assist you in future career prospects
• Enhance your career within an internationally recognised service
• Salary packaging, professional development & flexible arrangements

About the facility 

The Swanston Centre is a 32 bed acute psychiatric admission unit providing Recovery Orientated care delivery for people aged 16 and over, experiencing the effects of major mental illness/distress.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that value client centeredness, holistic care, accessibility, family inclusiveness, best practice, and ongoing professional development. We are fortunate to enjoy excellent internal relationships within our wide range of clinical programs. We have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

About the role 

The Swanston Centre Inpatient Acute is seeking a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager to provide high quality, best practice direct delivery of psychiatric treatment and care to consumers within the Swanston Centre; as part of a multidisciplinary team which operates within a holistic Recovery Based Model. As a leader in the unit you will provide co-ordination, leadership and supervision of staff in the daily operations of the unit.

This position will include some rotation to nightshift depending on service requirements.

About the culture

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 focussed 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

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.

The role
We are seeking committed Disability Support Workers for ongoing shifts in the Barwon region, particulary Geelong, Leopold and Bannockburn areas.

Your primary role will be providing one on one support to our NDIS participants within their home or out in the community. This can include assisting with daily living activities, providing domestic assistance, as well as personal care, transport, and other aspects of daily living as specified by their NDIS plan. If you are a person with a kind, patient and empathetic nature, and willing to provide with your upmost care, carrying a positive can-do attitude; then this role could be a match for you.

Essential criteria:
• Paid experience in supporting people with disabilities
• Two relevant, professional and industry related reference checks
• Employment Working with Children’s Check, or willing to obtain one
• Willing to undergo a police check
• Have a current, or willing be to obtain a First Aid (HLTAID003) and CPR (HLTAID001) certificate.
• Car, drivers’ licence and comprehensive insurance highly desirable

Benefits of working for HCA:
• Above award wages
• Support Workers are considered a part of the HCA team
• Ongoing shifts
• Free Victorian police checks

To be considered for this role applicants must have the right to work in Australia and undergo a DWES check. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

This is a great leadership opportunity to join a highly regarded not for profit organisation in Residential Aged Care.

Location - Geelong region

The Care Manager will be responsible for Standard 2 and providing leadership to staff over 70+ beds. This role is well supported with HR and Quality support from head office and Registered Nurses overseeing clinical assessments on each wing. You will be responsible for overall leadership to the clinical and care staff; rostering, overseeing quality and ACFI as well as trouble shooting any difficult clinical issues or family complaints.

The successful candidate will present with the following:

• A strong commitment to clinical excellence in Aged Care
• Demonstrable skills in coaching and developing clinical staff
• Prior experience in a leadership position within Aged Care
• Prior involvement with Accreditation processes
• A sound clinical knowledge and understanding of ACFI
• RN Registration with APHRA

Our client has a strong commitment to developing and supporting its staff. This role comes with a competitive salary + benefit of salary packaging. Hours Monday - Friday. For further information contact Jessica Inteman on 03 9699 2880 or apply now!

Hey You!

genU is short for Generation You. Because whatever generation you belong to, whether you’re young, old, or somewhere in between, what unites us is the belief that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making.

genU has been 60 years in the making. Bringing together the best of two trusted and respected organisations, Karingal and St Laurence, genU builds on this experience, adding a new ambition: to become the leader in what we do. 

About the role

We are seeking Day Service Practitioners to join our Geelong Based Participate team. Participate provides high quality community based and individualised day services that support and promote community inclusion for people with a disability. As a Day Service Practitioner, you will ensure that all participants are supported as per their person centred plan and personal support strategies to achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Providing support to clients to achieve their personal goals through group and individual based supports
• Meeting the expectations and needs of program members and establish and maintain effective relationships
• Provide support to program members to participate as far as possible in community activities where appropriate and be proactive in promoting community inclusion
• Where required, assist program members to undertake a range of daily living including personal and self-care, eating and maintenance of personal hygiene during program time using the principles of active support

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, it is a requirement that you have:

• Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent
• Previous experience in the disability sector, or a related sector including knowledge of providing client choice and self-directed supports
• Demonstrated effective time management and prioritising skills
• First Aid Level II
• Strong interpersonal and team skills and behaviours, incorporating verbal and written communication, flexibility and resilience
• Ability to write basic reports with intermediate computer skills using Word, Excel, Internet and Outlook
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills

Benefits & Culture

genU is proud to be an EEO employer. genU supports an inclusive approach in the workplace.

• Generous hourly rate
• Salary Packaging benefits
• Ongoing training & development – accredited and paid
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program including a dietician service and financial assistance services

In applying for this role, you will be subject to a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check. This is a check of an individual's name against a database held by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that records individuals who pose a proven risk to the health, safety or welfare of people with a disability living in group homes. If your name is on or is placed on the list, you will be ineligible to work as a disability support worker with genU.

Please find below the position description outlining full details of this role:

 PD DISABILITY DAY SERVICE PRACTITIONER 20191210.pdf

For further details, please contact Wanda Godwill on (03) 5249 6138

The Company
CareChoice is a specialist provider of experienced support staff in disability and complex care. CareChoice provides 24 hour support making a variety of different shifts available, including mornings, afternoons, active nights, sleepovers and weekends. We focus on providing the right person, on time, every time to contribute towards our clients achieving their goals.

The Role:
We have clients in the Colac Region that require assistance with general everyday support to live their best lives!

We are looking for a team of Support Workers who have experience working with teenagers, experience with challenging behaviours, love the outdoors and animals.

We would like a team of Support Workers who are reliable and available to commit to ongoing shifts, please see below for the shift times that are available:

Tuesday: 12.00pm - 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm - 5.00pm

Thursday: 12.00pm - 5.00pm 

Please note: If you successful at your first interview you will be required to attend our Clayton Office for Pre-Employment as apart of our recruitment process.

Duties:

Your tasks may include but not be limited to the following:

• Personal Care 
• Domestic Care
• Coordinate Social Outings
• Academic Support
• Build Rapport and Actively Engage with Client
• Medication Administration

Skills and Experience:
If you are a passionate, experienced support worker who wants work/life balance and make a real difference in someone’s life, then we have a place for you at CareChoice.

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• Certificate IV in Disability, or other relevant qualification is essential
• Previous training and experience working with clients with Mental Health Challenges, Autism and Challenging Behaviours
• A clear and current National Police Check obtained at the time of your interview
• A current First Aid Level II and CPR certificate 
• A current Working With Children Check (Victorian)
• An International Police Check (where applicable)
• You must be able to pass a DWES register check

Funding of $109 million over four years and $26.7 million ongoing has been committed to transform career education in Victorian government schools (the reforms). The funding will ensure students have the skills and capabilities to navigate multiple careers, and meet the challenges of the changing world of work.

The reforms focus on three key areas of improvement:

• Starting early: Career education will be comprehensive. A decision-making process will start in Year 7 and result in confident, informed choices in later years and beyond.
• Connecting to work: Career education will enhance students’ engagement with the world of work. It will give them more opportunities to experience different jobs. These explorations are vital to making confident, informed career decisions.
• Making career education a priority: Build the capacity of our career education system by training more careers practitioners in government secondary schools.

A key initiative of the reforms is the Industry Engagement for Priority Cohorts (IEPC) initiative.

The main objective of IEPC funding is to:

• facilitate industry engagement activities for priority cohorts
• prepare and support both priority cohorts and employers for a mutually positive industry engagement experience
• counteract the reality that for many priority cohorts securing work experience and structured workplace learning opportunities is more difficult than for the majority of their peers.

The IEPC initiatives will focus on four key cohorts: Koorie students, students in out-of-home-care, students with a disability and students in youth detention. In many instances, an individual student will represent two or more identified priority cohorts. In this instance, the position will be focussing on supporting students with disabilities.

Overall aims for each cohort are consistent, however the delivery model will be modified for each cohort.

Selection Criteria 1

1. Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with the Victorian Public Service Values.

Selection Criteria 2

1. Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management, including negotiation, working cooperatively, building sustained partnerships and managing agreements with and between a range of stakeholders like students, parents, school-based careers practitioners, employers and peak bodies.

Selection Criteria 3

1. High-level verbal and written communication skills, which includes preparation of reports, development of resources, and presentations as required.

Selection Criteria 4

1. Demonstrated high level knowledge of and experience with :
   1. students with a disability and/ or career education and planning
   2. careers, VET, vocational pathways, industry school structures, qualifications and operations
   3. professional development design, delivery and implementation

Selection Criteria 5

Demonstrated proficiency in project management, including an ability to apply and to support others to apply critical, creative and innovative thinking to design a successful initiative.
Further, demonstrated ability to monitor and assess outcomes against agreed criteria (student, school and program objectives) and respond agilely in instances where outcomes are falling short of expectations.

The primary focus of the IEPC Coordinator (Disability) will be to support students with a disability at both special and mainstream schools in an agreed catchment, to:

• access and experience positive industry engagement opportunities
• fully access the suite of available career education tools and programs available to all Victorian students under the reforms.

An additional focus of the IEPC Coordinator (Disability) will also be to work directly with schools and businesses to upskill relevant staff in supporting students with a disability to prepare and complete positive, valuable, authentic industry engagement opportunities. This will include workplace learning opportunities such as work experience and Structured Workplace Learning.

To achieve their role purpose/s, it will be critical that the IEPC Coordinator develop strong working relationships with students, school staff and employers.

• Direct responsibility for case management of industry engagement opportunities for students in years 7-10 (or equivalent) in their agreed catchment, including:
  • delivering work- readiness preparation, tailored to a student’s particular context
  • supporting students during an industry placement, tailored to their particular context
  • supporting students for reflection and planning after a placement, tailored to their particular context
  • sourcing and securing pre-organised industry exposure opportunities in a variety of industry settings, that match students’ skill sets and interests and where employers are cognisant of how to create a supportive environment for a student’s particular context.
  • supporting students who, due the specific nature of their disability, are unable to complete required pre- work preparation, to engage with an appropriate industry exposure opportunity.
     
• Direct responsibility for the design and delivery of professional development tailored to the context, for targeted staff in:
  • working in partnership with businesses and industry to ensure the success of the placement for the student and the business
  • preparing a student in work-readiness skills, including addressing a particular cohort’s context and needs with relation to career planning and preparation. This will be in collaboration with a School’s Career Practitioner.
  • supporting a student during their placement
  • involving parents and carers (where appropriate) in the career planning/ industry engagement process.
     
• Direct responsibility for establishing relationships with employers/ businesses in order to:
  • ensure their access to and use of specially developed resources that provide guidance on how to prepare for and support a student with a disability in a workplace
  • actively support the preparation and delivery of best-practice industry engagement opportunities for students with a disability
  • agree to the provision of exposure opportunities, cognisant of how to create a supportive environment for a student’s particular context.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Have a drivers license

Have or be able to obtain a Working With Children's Check. (http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/)

Be highly mobile - working across a range of schools and potentially changing their primary location over time.

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted between the 3rd and 10th of January to arrange an interview.
• Applicants should keep a copy of the position description as it cannot be accessed once the job has closed.
• Candidates are advised that the key selection criteria must be addressed. Visit http://www.careers.vic.gov.au/vacancies/tips-for-applying for guidelines and tips for applying for government positions and addressing key selection criteria.
• The Department of Education and Training (DET) is committed to diversity. The Department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of employees with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position.
• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check prior to employment. New DET employees are required to meet the cost of the criminal record check.
• If appointed from outside DET, successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment health declaration.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department’s Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages.default.aspx
• All DET employees are required to comply with relevant legislation, including legislation regarding the management of Departmental records, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees and Departmental policies and procedures in the conduct of their employment.
• To support DET's commitment to its Environmental Management System, DET employees are expected to act in an environmentally responsible manner at all times.
• Staff will be required to work from multiple locations across Barwon South Western. Staff may be reimbursed for travel in private vehicles in accordance with Departmental policy (https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/safety/pages/privatecar.aspx).

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The Community Care Worker will provide a service to help maintain clients in their homes in order to prevent premature or inappropriate admission to residential care and to maintain and improve clients and carers quality of life, through the provision of a range of direct practical assistance in clients’ homes. Community Care Services are part of the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:
1. Perform general household duties and undertake personal care tasks necessary to maintain clients in their own homes.
2. Support clients and their families in maintaining social contacts and emotional health and well-being.
3. Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns to the Community Care Team Leader.
4. Report to the Community Care Team Leader on any unhealthy or dangerous aspects of the home or the client’s activities entailing risk to the client.
5. Participate in team activities.
6. Comply with provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act by taking all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of self and others. Rectify actual or potentially hazardous situations and report near misses where appropriate. Participate in programs designed to monitor and protect the health of staff in their workplace.
7. Adhere to all Council’s policies and procedures relevant to this position.
8. Carry out other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate to the role as directed from time to time.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
 
Essential:
 

1. Experience working in a related field, personal care, or community based work with the frail aged or people with disabilities.
2. Knowledge and skills in the provision of personal assistance and ability to undertake personal care tasks.
3. Physically able to carry out a range of household duties involving lifting and/or repetitive heavy duty tasks including vacuuming,
4. Ability to communicate with clients and carers in a positive and supportive manner.
5. Certificate III in Home and Community Care, Disability, Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) or Community Services and be able to provide Unit of Competency 
6. Ability to assist Clients with Medication (desirable): unit of competency 
7. Current First Aid Level 2 (Valid & no more than 3 years old) & CPR (valid & no more than 12 months old)
8. Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
9. National Police Check (no more than 6 month old)

1. Experience working in a related field, personal care, or community based work.

Interested? Please press email all the above details and certificates to ebony@sjpersonnel.com.au 

For more information please call our office on 0352 808050 or visit our website. Personal information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Ward Clerk - Urgent Care
Casual position

Colac Area Health currently has an opportunity for a Ward Clerk to join our busy Urgent Care team.

The successful applicant will have;

• A strong focus and passion for customer service
• Recent clerical experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft office platforms and demonstrated ability to competently learn additional software programs
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and problem solving skills
• Ability to contribute to continuous quality improvement activities
• Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of medical terminology (desirable)
• Recent clerical experience in a similar role (desirable)

Further information may be obtained by contacting Leah Barrow, Nurse Unit Manager, Urgent Care on 5232 5171.

Applications for the above position should be lodged at https://colacareahealth.mercury.com.au/. by COB Friday 27th December 2019

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Victorian Police Check and complete a Statutory Declaration as per the Aged Care Principles prior to commencement of employment. Some positions will also require a WWC Check.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

• Temporary relief role giving you the opportunity to utilise your management skills
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Enhance your career with Victoria’s leading regional health care service

About the facility

Barwon Health offers Residential Aged Care and Transition Care Services at Alan David Lodge in Grovedale. Winner of two AACQA Better Practice Awards, we offer focused resident care within our 108-bed state-of-the-art facility located just minutes away from the vibrant and picturesque Victorian Coastline. Our staff are encouraged to pursue professional development and are supported by a team of dedicated nursing educators to remain up to date in all aspects of nursing care delivery.

About the role

Do you have a passion for aged care nursing and are dedicated to resident focused care? Have you developed communication and management skills waiting to be utilised? Barwon Health’s Alan David Lodge had an opportunity not to be missed. You will be responsible for the provision of resident focused holistic nursing care in order to achieve desired health outcomes and well-being. 

Your role will be within a dynamic and challenging unit where teamwork is paramount. You must have highly developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both verbal and written. Previous aged care experience is desirable.

This position is a temporary annual leave reliever positon until November 2020.

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 High School is a positive and creative learning community that embraces its history and prepares students for life. We are committed to:

• Developing caring and respectful relationships;
• Empowering people to realise their potential through effort, responsibility and teamwork;
• Building healthy, resilient and productive global citizens

Our values are:

• Respect Responsibility Creativity Positivity Effort Excellence Teamwork

Geelong High School is a Year 7 - 12 co-educational school located near the centre of Geelong "The City by the Bay", and adjacent to a significant parkland area. Established in 1910, Geelong High School is one of the oldest secondary schools in the region. It has a proud history, celebrating its centenary in 2010, and is held in high regard by the Geelong community.

Current enrolment is approximately 950 students (maximum 975), drawn mainly from the nearby areas of East and South Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and across Geelong.

The Leadership Team comprises a Principal, three Assistant Principals, the Business Manager, IT Manager and eight Leading Teachers. There are approximately 110 staff, of whom 75 are teaching staff.

The school motto, VITAE NOS PARAT, which means “It” (the school) Prepares Us For Life, provides a basis for the total school curriculum, and there is a strong recognition within the school, that the various elements of the school community work in partnership to achieve optimum outcomes for all our students. Students are supported and encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential, through innovative and engaging teaching programs such as the Geelong Positive Engagement Program (GPEP), Respectful Relationships and Reading Plus. In 2013 Geelong High School introduced Positive Education, based on the elements of positive psychology, to build a strong culture of optimism and growth mindset across the school.

The Geelong High School curriculum comprises a core year 7 and 8 program (including positive education), a core and elective program across years 9 and 10, and the later years program where students may study a combination of VCE, VET, VCAL, and Australian school-based apprenticeships (ASBAs).

The school has been granted $20.5 million for a major redevelopment of the entire campus which commenced during 2017. Stage one, comprising a new year 7 facility, music and dance rooms and a refurbished hall are now on-line and stage 2, comprising a new library, canteen, IT rooms, classrooms and administration, will be completed by the end of 2019. A third and final stage will see a new arts facility and classrooms ready for occupation in mid-2020.

The use of learning technologies in the classroom is a priority at Geelong High School with appropriate PD being offered to staff and a 5 year eLearning plan currently being implemented. The school has an extensive computer network that is continually evolving. The school is fully 1:1 with BYOD for years 7-12.

Central to the structure and operation of the school is the house system. All students are actively involved in the house system and the student management and welfare of students is centred around this structure. Student leadership is an integral part of the school culture. Leadership amongst students is actively encouraged and celebrated at all levels with students being given the opportunity to be involved in the decision making processes of the school. Leadership opportunities come from a broad range of activities such as the School Captains, SRC, House Captaincy, Band Captains and Performing Arts, Green (Sustainability) Team. Geelong High School aims to build on strong community links and to be supportive of all members of its community.

Other Information

All applicants must have a personal profile on Recruitment Online and ensure that it is up to date including VIT registration status (if appliable). Applications should also be lodged on Recruitment Online to ensure that notification of outcomes is delivered to a current email address. To commence work at Geelong High School the successful applicant must have a current Working With Children Check.

Applications must include:

1. A specific response to each of the key selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to no more than 6 pages.
2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.
3. The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
   
   The panel reserves the right to request additional referees other than those listed. 

1. Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues.
2. Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for clients with complex needs.
3. Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing.
4. Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
5. Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.
6. Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.

The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) initiative was announced by the Minister for Education in late 2018 to expand mental health and wellbeing support in government schools. The initiative provides for a suitably qualified mental health professional in all government secondary school campuses.

Operating in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training's Area-based multi-disciplinary teams, this role will have the following functions:

• provide direct counselling support and other early intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs;
• coordinate supports for students with critical needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions and other health professionals to engage further support as required; and
• enhance promotion and prevention activities in the school by contributing to whole school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to manage student health and wellbeing, and helping to embed mental health promotion and prevention programs and strategies in the school.

Education support class level 1 range 4

The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.

As an education support class position, this role supports the educational services being provided to students, but will not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).

For more information on the responsibilities of an Education support class level 1 range 4 employee, please visit:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Documents/VGSA-2017.pdf

1. Deliver professional support service/s in a school/s, including the direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

2. Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate, and manage the associated risks.

3. Work collaboratively with the school to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.

4. Provide leadership and professional learning to others, such as teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes.

5. Liaise with other Department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.

6. Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.

7. Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.

Please note: Continued professional learning is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Required

Applicants must:

• hold a Bachelor qualification or specialist/post graduate qualification where applicable in:
  • Social Work
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Nursing with a mental health specialisation
  • Psychology.

• hold full registration with the requisite professional body where applicable
• for Social Work applicants, be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• have demonstrated direct counselling experience
• have a current Working with Children Check.

Desirable:

• For Social Work applicants, hold membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark.
• For Mental Health Nurse applicants, hold a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
• For Occupational Therapist applicants, hold a Better Access to Mental Health endorsement.
• For Psychology applicants, specialisation in education and/or developmental psychology.

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check, which will include a current Police Check, and a Working With Children Check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• No travel provisions or accommodation provided
• Day and Night shifts
• A range of dates available

Details

A Western VIC hospital requires a Registrar/PHO in Intensive Care Medicine from 02/01/2020 to 31/01/2020.

Thu 2 Jan – Day shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Sat 4 Jan – Day shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Sun 5 Jan – Day shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Wed 8 Jan – Day shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Thu 9 Jan – Day shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Thu 9 Jan – Night shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Fri 10 Jan – Night shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Sat 11 Jan – Day shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Sun 12 Jan – Day shift - $125 Crisis Rate
Thu 16 Jan – Day shift
Fri 17 Jan – Day shift
Sat 18 Jan – Day shift
Sat 18 Jan – Night shift
Sun 19 Jan – Day shift
Thu 23 Jan – Day shift
Fri 24 Jan – Day shift
Sat 25 Jan – Day shift
Sat 25 Jan – Night shift
Sun 26 Jan – Night shift
Mon 27 Jan – Night shift – Paediatric experience preferred
Tue 28 Jan – Night shift
Wed 29 Jan – Night shift
Thu 30 Jan – Day shift
Fri 31 Jan – Day shift

For further information about this job, please contact Naomi Fairweather on 1300 900 100.

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is an international medical recruitment, placement and services firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

With local offices in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist medical professionals with locum/temp and permanent placements.

Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with years of industry experience and is dedicated to assisting medical professionals in their work and careers.

To Apply

To apply for this job, please complete the Skilled Medical Registration form below or the contact form if you have already registered with us. 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 .

• Temporary Part Time opportunity until December 2020
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our programs make to members of our community

About the facility 

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.

About the role 

The Enrolled Nurse is responsible under the direction of a Registered Nurse, for the provision of consumer focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to him/her, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Engage in improving care activities and service redesign initiatives
• Delivery of consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements
• Demonstrate respect for individual’s values, customs and spiritual beliefs to ensure consumer care is effective and culturally appropriate
• Ensure compliance with National Framework for Decision Making by Nurses and Midwives on scopes of practice (National DMF)

About the culture

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 focussed 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

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.