Job Description
Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.Job details Position status Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type Part-timeOccupational group Health - Health Service SupportClassification AO4Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - NorthJob ad reference QLD/H24CHQ579138Closing date 31-Jul-2024Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob duration until 27th June 2025Contact person Lisa GannonContact details 07 3266 0300Access theAbout UsChildren's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.We provide an integrated network of services through:Statewide services and programs, including specialist outreach and telehealth servicesPartnerships with other hospital and health services and non-government organisationsChildren's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare services and support across the state.Your Opportunity:The Senior Family Peer Worker role is based on the idea that people who have had a lived experience of mental illness and early parenting relationship challenges, and who have experienced recovery, with specialised training, can support others experiencing similar challenges and can intentionally engender hope by role-modelling recovery in a way that others without a lived experience cannot.Senior Family Peer Worker will:Be a positive role model for hope, encourage self-awareness and self-determination by sharing their own lived experience journey and life stories.Support the development, planning and delivery of support services to families, carers and infants within CHQ CYMHSFacilitate a hope-focused view of parenting while utilising their lived experience of mental health issues and work alongside the clinical team to achieve the best possible outcomes for families.What CHQ HHS can offerApart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/life balance, variety and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS .Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for ApplicantsQueensland Government
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