About the role This involves steering the strategic direction and overseeing professional governance activities in collaboration with service-line Occupational Therapy Professional Leads. The role is dedicated to driving the development and implementation of innovative, efficient, and effective models of Occupational Therapy, service delivery through strategic partnerships, research collaborations, and modern approaches to clinical service design. This role is part of the Senior Leadership Team of MNMH - Redcliffe Caboolture (MNMH-RC), contributing to service delivery improvements and supporting the recruitment, retention and performance of the local allied health workforce. As part of both the MNMH Allied Health Leadership Team and MNMH-RC Senior Leadership Team, this role works collaboratively to ensure high quality multidisciplinary responses to complex clinical situations and system pressures. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Professionally lead and direct the delivery of contemporary, innovative and evidence-based Occupational Therapy models of service delivery that are effective and efficient within a complex public health care setting. Lead a MNMH clinical portfolio of expertise focused within inpatient and/or community settings. Distribute learnings at a directorate, HHS and state-wide level. Oversee workforce development activities to foster development and maintenance of specialised knowledge and skill within the Occupational Therapy Apply clinical expertise to high-profile consumers through specialised assessments, interventions, and second opinions, while maintaining expert-level skills, supporting multidisciplinary complex care reviews, and contributing to patient flow initiatives that enhance experiences and outcomes for consumers, carers, and staff. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed. Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
