A small, beautiful facility located in the heart of East Gippsland offering a nearby shopping centre, beach walks, lakes and hiking trails for those lunch breaks. This service is purpose built and offers its residents a home from home feel with their very own library. 

The company offers a "Person First" approach which means they take the time to understand what is important to their residents and they plan their care in partnership with each person to meet individual needs and preferences. Their staff are at the forefront of this and with this role comes many benefits including health insurance, flexible working hours, professional developement and more. 

More about this role:

Provide friendly, compassionate support to the elderly by helping with daily living, personal care and hygiene. Typical duties include showering, dressing and eating. Arrange and supervise activities designed to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Assist in household or centre based duties such as tidying, housecleaning and the like.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Care for the personal care needs of the individuals as required in a respectful and caring manner
• Maintain standards of confidentiality while relating to clients, families, carers, colleagues and others as appropriate
• A team player with strong organizational skills, adaptable and able to solve problems, enthusiastic and supportive team members.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of all administrative functions of the programs and are submitted within allocated timeframes
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Provide a friendly and caring approach

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Cert III in aged care/children services/Individual support/Ageing support
• Demonstrated experience working in aged care settings
• Patient, flexible and understanding
• Supportive and caring nature
• Commitment to the rights of the elderly to live dignified lives
• Able to accept responsibility
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
• Able to perform domestic jobs efficiently
• Have completed a First Aid and a Federal police check
• Please note immunizations including a recent Flu jab will be needed

For more informatio, please contact Claire Curtis on: (02) 82380200 or claire.curtis@randstad.com.au

• Leading not-for-profit organisation, great salary packaging options
• Modern newly built home centrally located in Sale
• Work with a team where passion and initiative thrive

Care, compassion, and respect have been at the heart of Royal Freemasons since it was founded as a charitable organisation in 1867. Our residential care, home care and support services deliver high quality care to people in their homes, in our independent living units, our retirement apartments and aged care residential sites, with all services tailored to their individual needs.

About You

New opportunities for Registered Nurses (Div 1 & EEN) to join our already successful and motivated team. We are looking for candidates who have an excellent team attitude, are willing to pitch in and help where required and go above and beyond their core duties.

Through a multi-disciplinary approach, you will co-ordinate and manage the provision of care (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) and complex clinical nursing procedures to all residents within the facility under the direction of the Facility Manager.

You should be highly organised and self-motivated, and someone who can manage their time and be flexible with their workloads. If you have proven experience within aged care in a similar residential facility setting, we offer a great team to work with and a supportive working environment.

Key Requirements 

• Registered Nurse with current and valid AHPRA registration
• Minimum 1 + years experience within the Aged Care Industry (caring for high care and dementia residents)
• Knowledge of Accreditation principles, ACFI, Aged Care Act
• Genuine commitment to making a difference to the lives of our residents
• Current valid Police Check and a Valid Australian Working Visa are required prior to employment
• A Victorian Drivers Licence and access to car
• Computer skills and ability to use Microsoft office

About Us

We are an established and highly regarded Not-for-Profit provider of Aged Care Services across the Residential, Home Care and Retirement Living sectors. We offer salary packaging and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. With locations across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria our staff benefit from great learning and career prospects, fantastic resources and we enjoy an envied reputation for excellence in care.

Royal Freemasons is committed to providing and maintaining a workplace that is safe and without risks to health. This includes a smoke free workplace and influenza vaccine program.

Recruitment Agencies are requested to kindly NOT contact us.

Enrolled Nurse

Permanent Part-time 0.6EFT, 48hr per fortnight

We are seeking a motivated Enrolled Nurse to join the team at Maffra District Hospital 

The key responsibilities of the role are;

• Aged care experience
•  Excellent communication
•  Patient focused
•  Team player

So if you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a leading regional health care facility, then please apply now!

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. 

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

Acute services include a full time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit and oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation. We offer a range of clinical and non-clinical roles in nursing, medical, allied health, community care, administration and pharmacy just to name a few. 

CGH is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Applicants are required to respond to each identified Job Requirement Criteria (both Mandatory and Desired). A response is expected for each Leadership and Management Capability Heading identified in the Position Description.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter
• Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and leadership and technical capability requirements as outlined in the position description
• Current resume detailing previous experience and the names and telephone numbers of two (2) relevant referees

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Clearance and obtain a Working with Children Check. 

CGH is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A small, beautiful facility located in the heart of East Gippsland offering a nearby shopping centre, beach walks, lakes and hiking trails for those lunch breaks. This service is purpose built and offers its residents a home from home feel with their very own library.

The company offers a "Person First" approach which means they take the time to understand what is important to their residents and they plan their care in partnership with each person to meet individual needs and preferences. Their staff are at the forefront of this and with this role comes many benefits including health insurance, flexible working hours, professional developement and more.

More about this role:

Provide friendly, compassionate support to the elderly by helping with daily living, personal care and hygiene. Typical duties include showering, dressing and eating. Arrange and supervise activities designed to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Assist in household or centre based duties such as tidying, housecleaning and the like.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Care for the personal care needs of the individuals as required in a respectful and caring manner
• Maintain standards of confidentiality while relating to clients, families, carers, colleagues and others as appropriate
• A team player with strong organizational skills, adaptable and able to solve problems, enthusiastic and supportive team members.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of all administrative functions of the programs and are submitted within allocated timeframes
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Provide a friendly and caring approach

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Cert III in aged care/children services/Individual support/Ageing support
• Demonstrated experience working in aged care settings
• Patient, flexible and understanding
• Supportive and caring nature
• Commitment to the rights of the elderly to live dignified lives
• Able to accept responsibility
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
• Able to perform domestic jobs efficiently
• Have completed a First Aid and a Federal police check
• Please note immunizations including a recent Flu jab will be needed

For more informatio, please contact Claire Curtis on: (02) 82380200 or claire.curtis@randstad.com.au

Our commitment to safeguarding people.

Randstad is committed to the safety and well being of all the people we provide support and care to including children and vulnerable individuals. We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All applicants are required to provide criminal history checks such as a valid Police Check, and where necessary a valid state-based Working with Children Check and/or a National Police Check which are thoroughly screened. Other necessary screening/proof of registrations will be required depending upon your role type. In some circumstances and International Police Clearance is also required. Your consultant will be able to advise if this is applicable to you. Lastly, references are conducted in relation to the applicants' interactions with individuals under your care using an online platform that has an inbuilt fraud alert. Employment is subject to clearance of all relevant checks to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable people and children who may be in your care.

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Expression of Interest – Nursing Students

Are you interested in working within the Victorian health system as part of the response to coronavirus (COVID-19)?

We are increasing our workforce temporarily to ensure we are equipped to respond to COVID-19.

To be eligible you must be;

• A registered nursing student in your 2nd or 3rd year of study
• An enrolled nursing student with previous aged and acute placements

The roles:

It is anticipated that positions will be available across most nursing areas of the Health Service including Aged Care.

What we will provide:

• Industry standard pay rates + salary packaging
• Short term contracts to suit you
• Clinical update training
• Flexible shifts

How to Express Interest

To express your interest, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Applicants are required to attach a resume for consideration, a cover letter can also be provided if you wish to describe your skills in more detail.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Clearance and obtain a Working with Children Check. 

CGH is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Part-time Ongoing (0.8 EFT)

We are seeking a energetic and motivated senior Registered Nurse to join the Maffra Hospital / McDonald Wing Aged care facility as a Assistant Unit Manager

The key responsibilities of the role are;

•  A strong team leader
•  High quality nursing care
•  Good communication
•  Excellent team work

So if you have desire for health and are looking for an opportunity to progress your career , then please apply now!

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. 

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

Acute services include a full time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit and oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation. We offer a range of clinical and non-clinical roles in nursing, medical, allied health, community care, administration and pharmacy just to name a few. 

CGH is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Applicants are required to respond to each identified Job Requirement Criteria (both Mandatory and Desired). A response is expected for each Leadership and Management Capability Heading identified in the Position Description.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter
• Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and leadership and technical capability requirements as outlined in the position description
• Current resume detailing previous experience and the names and telephone numbers of two (2) relevant referees

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Clearance and obtain a Working with Children Check. 

CGH is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Position Title: Emergency Department Refresher Program - Registered Nurse

Position Status - 3 month full-time or equivalent (560hrs)

We are supporting Registered Nurses to return to the Emergency Dept. workforce to refresh previous emergency nursing skills.

Applicants shall have the following:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Postgraduate ED qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience with Triage and ALS qualification
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of computer literacy skills

All applicants need to submit the following:

1. Cover letter addressing your desire to undertake the ED Refresher program and EFT availability.
2. Selection Criteria which addresses each of the questions below, taken from the CGH Leadership and Talent Development Framework:
   What steps do you take to seek out the unknown?
   How do you generally react to change?
   What misconceptions do people have about you?
3. Current CV detailing previous experience and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) relevant referees.

If you have been out of the Emergency Department workforce for a while and have a desire to return to ED nursing , then please apply now!

Please note: this position is for Registered Nurses with previous ED experience wishing to update or refresh their skills.

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. 

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

Acute services include a full time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit and oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation. We offer a range of clinical and non-clinical roles in nursing, medical, allied health, community care, administration and pharmacy just to name a few. 

CGH is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter
• Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and selection criteria as detailed above
• Current resume detailing previous experience and the names and telephone numbers of two (2) relevant referees

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Clearance and obtain a Working with Children Check. 

CGH is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Rewarding Role
• Make a difference in your community
• Casual Opportunity with view to go Permanent Part-time (If desired)

Aboriginal Home Care:

Aboriginal Home Care provides top wellbeing services to the aged and those living with a disability within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community over NSW. Our aim is to enable our clients to live in the comfort of their homes whist receiving culturally appropriate care and connecting with other members of the community. Our Services include including domestic assistance, personal care and social activities.

As Australia’s first member-owned wellbeing company we are dedicated to helping people thrive. We put our people first, customers, clients, partners and communities.

The Opportunity:

Your new role will offer a casual contract with view to go permanent part-time week based at our Southern Aboriginal Home Care branch in Batemans Bay.

• We believe in a work life balance and flexibility that allows people to thrive at work
• You will be performing domestic assistance duties such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparation, transportation and personal care duties including showering, feeding and toileting clients
• You will build and maintain strong relationships within the business and with clients
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our clients safe

• We provide opportunities for our people with internal mobility, supported learning and development program
• Great Health and Wellbeing related benefits including annual flu vaccinations and selected supplier discounts

About you:

• Previous experience working within a customer centric role and organisation
• Previous Aged Care, Community and/or Health Care experience would be highly regarded but is not mandatory
• Flexibility to work rosters
• A current Australian Driver’s License and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

We are here to make a difference every day, small things, big things and everything in between. We encourage you to join our team in this meaningful journey and make a difference in your local community.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan

Bairnsdale Secondary College is sited on Gunai-Kurnai land and has approximately 1175 students enrolled drawing on local communities. Over 60% of these students travel to school on buses.

The Student Family Occupation Density is currently 0.59 indicating that the college population is classified as low-middle socio-economic when compared to schools across Victoria. Ten percent of the school population is of indigenous descent.

The Bairnsdale Secondary College embraces their entire school community and the following values:

• Respect for self
• Respect for others
• Respect for the environment
• Be the best you can be

For staff additional values include:

• Students are the focus
• Working together
• Honour and celebrate diversity

Our vision is to create a learning community with a focus on improving teaching practice through ongoing performance development so that students’ outcomes improve.

There are three Learning Hubs at the College. The Hubs are named in the Gunai Kurnai language to symbolise students’ journey through the College:

• Year 7 – Wargomerrin (Morning)
• Year 8-9 – Wurrin (Day)
• Years 10, 11 & 12 – Malgobilia (Night)

Each Hub is supported by an Assistant Principal, Leading Teachers, Coordinators, Education Support Staff, Integration Aides and Student Wellbeing team. The Malgobilia team also integrates VCAL Staff and a Careers Coordinator. This ethos enables a holistic approach to the needs of each of our students encompassing our school values and the strong link between education and wellbeing.

The College also has a satellite site providing an alternative VCAL study centre (Changing Lanes) for regional youth disengaged from mainstream education provision and potentially at risk.

1. Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues.
2. Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for clients with complex needs.
3. Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing.
4. Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
5. Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.
6. Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.

The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) initiative provides for a suitably qualified mental health professional in all government secondary school campuses.

Operating in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training's Area-based multi-disciplinary teams, this role will have the following functions:

• provide direct counselling support and other early intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs;
• coordinate supports for students with critical needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions and other health professionals to engage further support as required; and
• enhance promotion and prevention activities in the school by contributing to whole school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to manage student health and wellbeing, and helping to embed mental health promotion and prevention programs and strategies in the school.

Education Support Class Level 1 Range 4

The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.

As an education support class position, this role supports the educational services being provided to students, but will not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).

For more information on the responsibilities of an Education support class level 1 range 4 employee, please visit:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/rolesTS.aspx

1. Deliver professional support service/s in a school/s, including the direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

2. Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate, and manage the associated risks.

3. Work collaboratively with the school to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.

4. Provide leadership and professional learning to others, such as teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes.

5. Liaise with other Department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.

6. Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.

7. Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.

Please note:
• The relevant enterprise agreement underpinning this position is the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2017.
• Continued professional learning is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Required

Applicants must:

• hold a Bachelor qualification or specialist/post graduate qualification where applicable in:
  • Social Work
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Nursing with a mental health specialisation
  • Psychology.

• have demonstrated direct counselling experience.
• have a current Working With Children Check.

For Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist and Occupational Therapists, applicants must hold full registration with the requisite professional body.

For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Desirable

• For Social Work applicants, hold membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark.
• For Mental Health Nurse applicants, hold a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
• For Occupational Therapist applicants, hold a Better Access to Mental Health endorsement.
• For Psychology applicants, specialisation in education and/or developmental psychology.

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Please ensure that your application includes:

• a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Maffra Secondary College

School Profile

Maffra Secondary College is a stand-alone Year 7-12 rural college with an enrolment of approximately 550 students. This is small enough to allow positive relationships to be formed, but large enough to provide a wide range of options for our students. We provide a positive learning environment that engages and instils knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, empowering our school community to strive to be life-long learners. Our students are encouraged to be actively involved in improving the school environment and to contribute to the local community. The college has a cohesive and professional leadership team with a focus on working collaboratively to develop teaching skills for all teachers that will improve student learning outcomes.

We have been developing the use of high impact teaching strategies, including formative assessment, feedback, assessment capable students. Key to our work is the use of Growth Mindsets and the Challenging Learning pedagogical approach, working to develop lifelong learners who can deal successfully with any given situation. A strength of the college is the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) who work together to co-construct engaging curriculum and employ effective pedagogies to build student motivation, learning confidence and engagement, and use evaluative teaching strategies to advance and challenge students to the next stage in their learning.

The Positive Behaviour Support framework and school values are well established. Relationship are at the centre of what we do, and there is a strong emphasis on evidence based decision making. Students are taught to have Respect for one another and their teachers, to be Independent Learners, to contribute to their Community, to look after their Environment, and to always strive for their highest standard possible.

The school has several strong themes, including a successful sporting culture, diverse leadership opportunities, and strong links and connections with our local community. The school continues to develop an inquiry approach to teaching based on the high successful and nationally acclaimed Broadening Horizons Science program at Year 8. We have multiple opportunities for students to engage in learning outside of the classroom, and our Corporate Immersion program and Australia Post partnership are key elements of this. The school offers a wide variety of camps, excursions and events for students, including three separate international study tours available.

Maffra Secondary College has 76 staff. Three principal class, 47 teachers (36.4 EFT), and 28 Education Support Officers (18.93 EFT).

Applicants are to provide the name and contact details of three people who can attest to their suitability for this position.

There no attendance requirement during school holidays for this position

The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) initiative was announced by the Minister for Education in late 2018 to expand mental health and wellbeing support in government schools. The initiative provides for a suitably qualified mental health professional in all government secondary school campuses.

Operating in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training's Area-based multi-disciplinary teams, this role will have the following functions:

• provide direct counselling support and other early intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs;
• coordinate supports for students with critical needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions and other health professionals to engage further support as required; and
• enhance promotion and prevention activities in the school by contributing to whole school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to manage student health and wellbeing, and helping to embed mental health promotion and prevention programs and strategies in the school.

Education support class level 1 range 4

The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.

As an education support class position, this role supports the educational services being provided to students, but will not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).

For more information on the responsibilities of an Education support class level 1 range 4 employee, please visit:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Documents/VGSA-2017.pdf

Required

Applicants must:

• hold a Bachelor qualification or specialist/post graduate qualification where applicable in:
  • Social Work
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Nursing with a mental health specialisation
  • Psychology.

• have demonstrated direct counselling experience.
• have a current Working With Children Check.

For Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist and Occupational Therapists, applicants must hold full registration with the requisite professional body.

For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Desirable

• For Social Work applicants, hold membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark.
• For Mental Health Nurse applicants, hold a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
• For Occupational Therapist applicants, hold a Better Access to Mental Health endorsement.
• For Psychology applicants, specialisation in education and/or developmental psychology.

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

Summary of the role: Join our friendly, dedicated and supportive clinical team at Mercy Place Wyndham. Our Registered Nurses provide clinical support our residents, whilst working closely with our care team. Opportunities for professional development exist.

• Multiple casual Registered Nurse positions available
• Provide quality resident-focused and clinical care utilising a person-centred approach
• Effectively supervise and lead a team of carers and nurses by demonstrating our core values
• Take an active role in getting to know our residents and their families
• Undertake assessments, treatment and documentation to the highest standard.

ABOUT YOU:

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent clinical skill base and knowledge of legislation within Aged Care
• Experience in leading and supervising teams of people
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and ability to work in a team environment

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that many people want to work somewhere that is more than 'just a job.' At Mercy Health, we pride ourselves on our values-based culture, and offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include:

• Salary packaging benefits
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Camp Australia School Holiday Program
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A range of discounts available across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services

We focus on caring for our staff members and those important to them. We support all staff to be their authentic selves at work through Whole Self @ Mercy Health - our network group for LGBTIQ staff and allies.

At Mercy Health we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check.