Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/D01717-SEP24 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers . The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Clinical Review Officer to provide a critical role at Justice Health. About the Business Unit
Justice Health is responsible for: The delivery of primary health, primary mental health and specialist forensic mental health services for people in Victorian prisons and young people in custodial centres. Managing relevant contractual arrangements, including overseeing the delivery of health services and the provision and maintenance of all medical records in an electronic medical record. Facilitating the release of health information to community health care providers, legal representatives, and individuals. The design, procurement and delivery of new and innovative, evidenced-based health services that meet the needs of people of all ages and genders in custody.
Justice Health also works closely with custodial health providers and other parts of government to identify and drive service improvements that improve health outcomes for people in custody. About the Role
The role of the Senior Review Officer is to review health care delivery, policies and procedures in relation to deaths in custody and major incidents in the youth justice and corrections systems, provide evidence-based clinical advice to inform service design and system improvements and maintain sound systems, policies and procedures that support reviews. Some of your duties will include: Undertake reviews of health care delivery, policies and procedures in relation to deaths in custody and major incidents in the youth justice and corrections systems. Provide evidence-based advice to inform service design and system improvements. Maintain sound review frameworks, systems and processes that foster a culture of accountability, whilst encouraging innovation and problem solving.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated experience in a highly sensitive and complex health environment. Demonstrated experience in a quality focused role coupled with a thorough understanding of Risk Management principles.
Qualifications/Requirements
A tertiary qualification in a health related field. AHPRA registration.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
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The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. #J-18808-Ljbffr