ISLHD Eating Disorder Coordinator

$106,142 – $125,241 pro rata + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 20 hours per week | Health Manager Level 2 | Illawarra Community Mental Health Service | REQ529636 | Applications close: 17 November 2024

This is a temporary leave relief position until 31 August 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and coordination to the development of treatment pathways and programs of care for people with an eating disorder (or related clinical care issues) presenting to the Local Health District.

The position will oversee, in collaboration with local executives, oversight committees and the Statewide coordination team, the implementation of the Local Eating Disorders Service Plan that has been developed in response to the NSW Service Plan for People with Eating Disorders (2013-2018).

The key components of this position are:
• Service development: to drive local development and changes to eating disorder services across the inpatient and community setting;
• Clinical consultation and care provision: to provide care and/or consultation when needed to staff and/or consumers with an eating disorder; and
• Participate in Statewide activity: to work in partnership with the Statewide coordinator and the coordination team comprising coordinators from all districts and to be actively involved in its activities.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

·         Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·         Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·         Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the eight questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

·         NSW Drivers Licence

·         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.