Manager Carer and Consumer Engagement

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Packages may consist of family and compassionate travel assistance, an upfront Rural Recruitment Cash Bonus upon appointment, contributions to professional development, utility reimbursements and study assistance, in addition to relocation benefits and accommodation assistance.

To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).

For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.

• Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
• Only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you'll be doing

• Facilitate the co-design, development and implementation of strategies aimed at coordinating participation from consumers, families and carers involved in MHDA services for improved service planning and delivery
• Input on policy and processes within the MHDA services to ensure active consumer and carer engagement is had at all levels of service
• Coordinate and manage the Family and Carer Mental Health Program and family sensitive practice initiatives across the LHD
• Provide line management to the Consumer Engagement Coordinator MHDA and the additional positions as required.
• Work closely with consumers, families and carers to identify their needs and assist them to provide input into into the development of mental health and drug and alcohol service delivery through a variety of methods including Participant Story Collection.
• Lead and facilitate the MHDA Consumer and Carer Action Group (CCAG).
• Participate in the development and strategic management of the peer workforce, including mentoring, training, supervision and support.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with relevant organizations to improve service integration and enhance continuity of care for consumers, families and carers of MHDA services. 

What is on offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment, Remote Area Housing Benefit and Relocation Packaging may also be available to you with a further $18k on offer
• Novated Leasing
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
• Isolation and Climate Allowance
• Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW.. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.