Rural Adversity Mental Health Program Coordinator, Tamworth

Remuneration: $106,142 - $125,241 per annum + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to June 2025
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Hours Per Week: up to 29
Requisition ID: REQ506648
Applications Close: Thursday 7th November 2024

About us:
RAMHP is s state-wide program aiming to strengthen regional, rural and remote communities through mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention strategies and connections that enable individuals, communities and agencies to prepare for and better respond in times of adversity. RAMHP walks beside people, to help navigate referral pathways and engage with appropriate supports. RAMHP are pivotal during times of adversity, working with a range of key partners, providing support in Recovery Centres and Mobile Outreach to ensure that individuals in impacted communities access the right care at the right time. The location for this position is Tamworth and you will be working with the other four RAMHP coordinators within HNELHD and with the Tamworth Mental Health Service.

About the role:
A typical day in the life of a RAMHP coordinator could involve working within any of the four pillars of the program:

• You could be linking an individual who needs assistance for their mental health to the most appropriate service and resources or delivering standardised, high-quality mental health training to build knowledge and understanding among community members and workplaces. E.g., Training of first responders, Vets, Local Land Services staff, Volunteer Agencies such as RFS, SES
• You will be working in partnership with stakeholders to create pathways to care and flexible interagency/cross sector responses to priority groups and issues. E.g., Vinnies NSW, DPI Rural Recovery Support Officers, Red Cross etc. You will also inform communities and target audiences through producing and disseminating information about mental health and available resources and services via the RAMHP website, e-newsletter, interagency networks, and social media channels.
  
  
  

About you:
We are seeking an individual who is able to work autonomously, is innovative and passionate about improving the mental wellbeing of rural communities. You will be accomplished in delivering education and training and have the ability to communicate your mental health knowledge to different target audiences. Being relatable, flexible and being able to forward plan and juggle the competing needs of communities will assist you to excel in this role.

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.  

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Superannuation contributions 
• Salary packaging options 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
• A support system consisting of your manager and the extended RAMHP team
• A comprehensive orientation to the RAMHP coordinator role is provided through both HNELHD and Grand Pacific Health

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For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Bowman at Kate.Bowman@health.nsw.gov.au

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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