Clinical Nurse Consultant or Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - Senior (Ed-LinQ Coordinator) (Bundaberg)

About this role

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Ed-LinQ program operates at the state and Hospital and Health Service (HHS) levels to enhance the early detection and collaborative care of school-aged children and young people experiencing mental health problems. It does so by addressing three key focus areas: provision of school-based consultation-liaison, enhancing capacity and fostering strategic partnerships. The program will be articulated in the Ed-LinQ model of service and underpinned by a state wide evaluation and reporting framework.
• The HHS is responsible for ensuring alignment of its Ed-LinQ program with the state program, and implementing the Ed-LinQ model to meet the needs of its local community through joint planning and delivery. This includes embedding the functions of the Ed-LinQ program into Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) as a whole-of-service response to the early detection and collaborative care of school-aged children and young people with emerging or existing mental health problems. The Ed-LinQ Coordinator acts an important change agent in facilitating HHS implementation of the program.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 – $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7), or competitive remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a. (HP4), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2510WB666458

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'