An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced individual to join the team at MDHS to fulfil an important role as a Consumer and Community Engagement Partner. This role will oversee, and be responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the Health in Partnership Program, and increasing the awareness of the importance of consumer involvement in organisational governance, planning and design. Join our dynamic and friendly health service in a vibrant community. Apply now!

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Consumer and Community Engagement Partner

Permanent Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight

Classification: HS4

Award: Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced individual to join the team at MDHS to fulfil an important role as a Consumer and Community Engagement Partner. The Health in Partnership Program at MDHS has been established to support the organisational development and implementation of the MDHS Consumer and Community Participation Framework. The framework outlines how MDHS will engage with and support consumers and community members to partner with our health service with the aim of improving service delivery for members of the Maryborough community. The program supports consumer involvement in numerous activities relating to governance systems and processes as well as the review and design of services. The Consumer and Community Engagement Partner will be responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the Health in Partnership Program. A significant element of the role will be the recruitment and support for consumers participating in the Health in Partnership program, and increasing the awareness of the importance of consumer involvement in organisational governance, planning and design.  Join our dynamic and friendly health service in a vibrant community.  Apply now!

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Experience working with consumers preferred
• Exceptional collaboration and engagement skills
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
• Demonstrates initiative and innovation

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under one of the above EBA's with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
• Experience of working with consumers and consumer advocacy is an advantage
• Knowledge of the Victorian Partnering with Consumers Framework
• A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to consumer safety, consumer engagement and person centred care
• Ability to establish and maintain a network of relationships with a wide range of people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds

 Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant health or community services discipline
• Consumer leadership training
• Qualifications in Consumer and Community Engagement

 Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external key stakeholders in order to drive consumer engagement initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrated experience in developing reports and governance documents
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated experience in managing multiple competing priorities while meeting timelines and ensuring high quality work output
• Demonstrates leadership skills and traits characteristic of a senior role, exhibiting behaviours and expectations in line with organisation values

 Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates initiative and innovation in supporting organisational quality improvement projects/activities
• Ability to accept direction as well as work independently to achieve outcomes
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within the current scope of practice
• Establishes high standards of work for self and others

For further information, please contact Sally Kruger via skruger@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0352.

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5^th May 2024.

Applications are to include:

-          Covering Letter

-          Resume

-          Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.

ck. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.