About the role The role applies high-level clinical knowledge and expertise in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) field to contribute to the development and delivery of specialist AOD education, training, and practice resources that strengthen the AOD practice capabilities of statutory child safety workers across Queensland. 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: Contribute to the consultation, development, delivery, and review of best practice, evidence-based AOD training and education content that enhances the professional knowledge, skill, and confidence of child safety workers to assess and effectively respond to vulnerable families and young people experiencing AOD-related risks and harms in Queensland. Utilising principles of adult learning, facilitate the delivery of face-to-face and virtual training to child safety workers across Queensland. Contribute to the design, development, and review of a range of AOD practice tools, job-aids, and other practical resources for child safety workers, alongside resources directly targeting parents, carers, family members and significant others involved in the child protection system in Queensland. Maintain high-level and contemporary knowledge and skills in AOD treatment and support through ongoing professional development, research, clinical practice, and supervision. Ensure expertise is reflected in the development of education, training, and workforce development resources, while maintaining professional accountability, credentialing, and compliance with Metro North Mental Health Allied Health Services standards and requirements. 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. Benefits when working for us 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 Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging 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
