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Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful Our Journey The Monash Health Drug & Alcohol Service (MHDAS) operationally reports through to the Mental Health Program and is committed to providing opportunities for change and growth by reducing drug use, the harms from drug use, improving physical and mental health, and reconnecting and or maintaining people's connections to their family and the community. The principle catchment areas are the Cities of Greater Dandenong, Casey and the Shire of Cardinia with sites located in Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne and Berwick. The service employs approximately 75 EFT staff and budget of approximately $7 million. We provide a wide range of services including:
Community Residential Withdrawal Primary Health Clinic Needle Syringe Program – fixed site, outreach and syringe dispensing machines Mobile Overdose Response & Mobile Drug Safety Youth Supported Accommodation and Youth Outreach Peer Led Network trials and Assessment, Counselling and Non-resi withdrawal (SECADA) A Day in the Life The Community Services Manager will uphold Monash Health, the Drug & Alcohol Services and Mental Health Program's Vision, Purpose and Values whilst being focused achieving the set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and financial targets, and the formulation of KPI and financial targets where these have not yet been established. The role expectation includes the operational leadership and management of direct reports of managers and, in conjunction with the unit heads, medical staff within each stream. All services within the program are expected to have consistent processes to enable a consumer-focused, family/carer-centred, culturally safe/appropriate and friendly service delivery characterised by intra and inter stream seamless service delivery.
About You This role is a Grade 5 (Management and Administration)/RN Grade 6 classification. To be successful, you require demonstrated middle level management experience in health care services/settings which includes a minimum of 5 years clinical experience in a relevant clinical area, and a minimum of 2-5 years' experience as a manager in a relevant clinical area is desirable.
What you need: Nursing / Allied Health :
A current qualification as a Health Professional (nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy or similar health related) or a current qualification in Health Administration/Management. Minimum of 5 years' clinical experience in a relevant clinical area. Minimum of 2-5 years' experience as a manager or senior clinician in a relevant clinical area. Victorian Driver's licence. In Return, An opportunity to work with a supportive leadership team that will mentor and foster your career growth Opportunity for involvement in collaborative and innovative service planning Working in a well-regarded service in the AOD sector Access to Monash Health leadership development resources An opportunity to be involved in the exciting AOD/Mental Health integration reform work currently being undertaken For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call MP Mthunzi on 0405833469 Monash Health is a great place to work In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program free vaccinations private health insurance at discounted rates health imaging services + more Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne's population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 25,500 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. Monash Health is also committed to the Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit). For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached 'Application Guide' located under Position Documents
Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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