Employment - Ballarat Community Health Centre

Employment

CURRENT VACANCIES

Applications for the advertised positions must include:

Letter
Brief responses to the key selection criteria
Up to date resume
Copies of qualifications.

Applications can be posted to

Caroline Hibbs, PO Box 1156, BMC, VIC, 3354 or emailed to employment@bchc.org.au

Director - Ballarat Community Health Board

Casual to October 2010

Ballarat Community Health is governed by a Board of up to 12 Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance of Ballarat Community Health, ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant legislation and operates according to an agreed Constitution adopted by members.

The Board has a key role in steering the organisation, particularly with regards to strategy and policy development, public relations, financial and risk management, quality and compliance.

Position Description

Applications close on Monday 15th March 2010.

Psychosocial Intervention Worker (Movin’ On)

Part time (0.6 EFT) - Ongoing

The Psychosocial Intervention Worker will facilitate and participate in a range of therapeutic interventions, and individual program planning activities with people who have a serious mental illness and their carers. The Movin’ On program works with individuals aged between 16 and 30 years who have a diagnosed serious mental illness. In conjunction, they may also have a co-existing disorder such as a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse. The program combines a social/recreational component, with a focus on vocational outcomes in addition to centre based group programs, home-based and outreach supports.
Services will include development and delivery of structured social and living skills programs, linking with Mental Health Programs and relevant services within the community, attention to carer support needs such as respite and relief from immediate caring.
The incumbent will work in collaboration with Centacare MASC (Making A Significant Change) program in the delivery of the Kickstart program. The worker will assist other staff in the supervision and education of volunteers and students.

Position Description

Applications close on Wednesday 24th March 2010.

Further details can be discussed with Caroline Hibbs, HR Coordinator, by calling 5338 4500.

General Practitioners

Ballarat Community Health is seeking General Practitioners (VR preferred) to join our facility. The practice, which is in the process of accreditation, will provide medical services in Ballarat and northwest Golden Plains Shire.

As the GP, not only will a multidisciplinary team back you up, you will have:

Flexible hours and locations
Choice of after hours commitments or not
Be free from practice administration worries
Have practice nurse services and support
The latest technology for paperless practice
Step into an established caring atmosphere with a genuine support team
The ability to work from a primary care approach
Have effortless access to holistic patient care services including chronic disease management program, podiatry, dietetics, health promotion, counseling, fitness classes, psychosocial rehabilitation support, sexual health clinics, young mums group, to name a few
Public and Private billing options
An attractive remuneration package including salary sacrificing and other incentives will be negotiated
Position start date by negotiation

Position Description

To find out more and register your interest, contact:

Michelle O'Brien - Practice Manager

Ballarat Community Health

Ph: (03) 5338 4500

Email: michelleo@bchc.org.au

BCH is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke free environment. Applicants must be prepared to obtain a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check.

Are you thinking about living in a regional city?

Ballarat is a rural city in the heart of Victoria, just over one hour drive from Melbourne, with a population of approximately 90,000 people. It offers a relaxed lifestyle with the benefits of being a smaller regional centre. Ballarat has facilities that can compete with any major city; top regional schools in Victoria, excellent private and public hospitals, and is one of Victoria’s premier tourist destinations. Ballarat businesses offer a broad range of products which includes catering for the rural community’s needs. It has a diverse range of community groups, service clubs, sporting clubs and arts based societies and groups catering for a full spectrum of people and interests. Major events such as the Begonia Festival, the Royal South Street Competition and sporting events involve both local people and participants from a large catchment.

As Ballarat is a central inland city, it provides a regional hub for the state’s bus and rail transport network. The completion of the fast rail project is anticipated to reduce the current 80 minute rail trip between Ballarat and Melbourne to close to 60 minutes. Melbourne International Airport and the ports of Melbourne and Geelong are also within one hour’s travel time. Ballarat has strong ties with manufacturing, tourism, health and community services, education and retail, and together with the developing IT, communication and financial sectors, Ballarat is fast becoming home to many new residents looking for a change of pace and a breath of fresh air.

As a way of welcoming new people to the community, the Ballarat Council are offering all new permanent residents the ‘my choice package ’including discounted goods and services from Ballarat businesses valued at over $20,000. To find out more about Ballarat or the My Choice Package, visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au.

What can BCH offer you?

Ballarat Community Health Centre employs approximately 70 people across four sites. Whilst we are able to offer some ‘large organisation’ benefits to staff, we have a small organisation culture. Our commitment to the community includes a genuine interest in our staff and their personal and professional development.

We offer:

Attractive salaries in line with relevant awards and certified agreements
Salary Packaging
Meals & Entertainment salary packaging
Regular training opportunities and performance management
Staff Health & Well-being incentives including free: staff fitness program, flu injections, and consultations with professional staff
Lifestyle and Family Friendly Workplace
Extensive Orientation Program
Diverse work environment with multi disciplinary teams
Great social environment, including Social Club; and
Minimal commuting time to work with free parking

How do I apply for a job?

To apply for a particular job, click on the links below for further information. Position descriptions can also be obtained by calling 03 5338 4500.

After reading the position description and selection criteria, your application should include: application letter, a statement addressing the key selection criteria, and up to date resume that includes relevant contact details. It is also preferable that applicants include names and contact details for 3 professional referees and copies of any relevant qualifications (however these can be supplied at time of interview).

Applications should be addressed to: Caroline Hibbs, Human Resources Coordinator and must reach BCH by the specified closing date by one of the below methods:

Email: employment@bchc.org.au

Post: PO Box 1156, Ballarat Mail Centre, VIC. 3354

Hand deliver to: 710 Sturt Street, Ballarat.

What does the recruitment process involve?

Once applicants have been short-listed, they will be asked to attend a first round interview.

Interviews involve a panel of three (3) staff, usually the Immediate Supervisor/Team Leader, HR Coordinator and a member of the team where the vacancy exists.

Thorough reference checks and resume and previous employment screening is conducted, including confirmation of qualifications and work history. When appropriate a second round interview may be conducted.

All applicants must be prepared to complete a Criminal Records Check and obtain a valid Working with Children Check prior to the commencement of employment.

We strive to acknowledge all employment applications within a week of the publicised closing date. If you have not received communication from us within this time, please call the office to ensure your application has been received.

General Information

All employment related enquiries can be directed to Caroline Hibbs, Human Resources Coordinator by calling (03) 5338 4500 or email employment@bchc.org.au

BCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering a smoke free environment with commitment to providing a safe work place.

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