Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1956945
About the role:
The Senior Adviser works closely with the Complex Needs Team consisting of the Project Officer, Program Manager and a Deputy Chief Psychiatrist. The Complex Needs Team convenes clinical consults and panels including the State-wide Complex Needs Advisory Panel (SCNAP). The Senior Adviser role will provide complex needs advice, with a whole of system lens to services and departments including Designated Mental Health Services. The role will identify suitable people to be presented at panel, assist in the secretariat functions for panel meetings and provide departments and services with support to implement panel recommendations.
The Senior Adviser, Complex Needs will engage with services and programs across government and non-government providers in the interests of improving the capacity of services to provide optimal support to individuals with complex needs.
The role will provide advice to the Chief Psychiatrist or their delegate about systemic issues, service gaps and opportunities to improve that are identified through discussions about individuals presented to the panel.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
About you:
Key Accountabilities Include:
Qualification (s):
A qualification in fields related to mental health, disability services, forensic services, or community services.
Specialist expertise:
What we offer:
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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