EL 1
$103,994 - $117,305 (pro-rata - plus super)
Mosman, NSW
The Role
The position Assistant Director Mental Health Programs (Health Workforce Development) is an important Executive Level 1 (EL 1) position at the ADFCMH.
The position is primarily responsible for the translation and coordination of mental health and workforce skilling research into evidenced based practice. This is achieved through the development, incubation and monitoring of programs and initiatives designed specifically for Defence health professionals and serving members of the ADF working in mental health.
You will have generalist knowledge of mental health issues and specialist knowledge of holistic program design and implementation through a variety of mediums. You will provide the clinical subject matter expertise for the development and maintenance of Defence health workforce mental health baselining, core skilling and up-skilling initiatives.
As part of a blended team of APS and ADF personnel, you will be expected to be able to translate mental health and relevant research to the military population, contribute to activities which offer strategic benefits and manage clinical training materials.
You will have national responsibility for the quality, relevance and technical accuracy of a portfolio of programs. You will work closely with Defence policy experts and Garrison Health to support the mental health policy and processes related to service delivery and health workforce expertise.
You will initiate and maintain strong relationships with a network of internal and external stakeholders and utilise these relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
This is a part-time job share arrangement consisting of 18.75 hours per week.
The current position is ongoing however we will be creating a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 12 months.
About our Team
As part of Joint Health Command, the Australian Defence Force Centre for Mental Health (ADFCMH) is a national asset which provides leadership, best practice and innovation in military mental health. The ADFCMH’s mission is to enhance Defence capability through engagement, consultancy and an evidence-based, best practice approach to mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
The ADFCMH hub is located in Sydney with regional teams located across Australia. Together the ADFCMH team develops and delivers a robust set of mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention programs; provides consultancy services; delivers training and upskilling programs for the ADF mental health workforce; and implements a range of mental health promotion initiatives.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ADFCMH is looking for an individual from Mental Health background with an interest in translating mental health research into training programs, packages and/or initiatives designed to baseline, core skill and up-skill the Defence Health workforce.
This will include working within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to activities which offer strategic benefits and managing clinical training materials.
The successful candidate will be adept at developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships at all levels, and be able to navigate a complex health and organisational system. This will require a strong systems thinking approach and an ability to engage stakeholders nationally.
The ideal candidate also enjoys job-sharing.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 11 April 2021
For further information please review the job information pack, reference JCG/01023/21 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers
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