Deputy Chief at Shire of Three Spring in Perth

Job Title: Deputy Chief

Location: Perth

Salary Package: $124, 200 to $135, 625

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management and supervision of the shire’s finance and administration staff
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan
• Provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Division’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Ensure that equipment, safety clothing, apparatus, and supplies are specified, purchased, received, and distributed in an effective manner and consistent with City policy.
• Respond to major incidents and ensure that the Incident is followed Incident Command System/protocol
• Serve as the liaison for the assigned functions with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; participate with community relations; coordinate special community programs; attend community meetings to promote Department’s goals and missions and community safety programs.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of law enforcement; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; direct and conduct internal affairs investigations and provide for follow-up investigation of citizen complaints as necessary.
• Assume responsibility in absence of the Public Safety Director.
• Perform related duties as required

How to apply;

Your confidential application should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Three Springs

P.O.Box 117, Three Springs WA 6519

Deadline: 25/10/2013

Community Safety Manager at Shire of East Pilbara in Perth

Job Title: Community Safety Manager

Location: Perth

Contract: 3 Year contract

Remuneration package: $ 163,000 per annum

Duties:

• He or she is responsible for the effective development and management of Community Safety and Ranger Services in ensuring the delivery of customer focused high standard I accordance with municipal law legislation and the shire of East Pilbara’s local laws and policies
• To monitor and report on community safety performance against agreed targets.
• To develop and implement the Unit Service Plan.
• To manage and monitor budgets allocated to the Unit.
• To develop data provision and information exchange between departments and partnerships.
• To keep abreast of developments and policy initiatives nationally and locally and formulate appropriate responses on behalf of the Authority.
• To represent the County Council in meetings with Government and regional agencies and other local public, private and voluntary/community sector organizations.
• To prepare and present reports to local and regional partnerships and Council meetings as required
• To lead the development and delivery of the County Council's Community Safety Strategy.
• To be the lead specialist community safety expert for the County Council, providing advice to elected members and Chief Officers.
• To be a lead advisor to the Derbyshire Safer Communities Partnership Board on resource allocation and strategic target setting.
• To lead work with partner agencies to reduce crime, the fear of crime and anti-social behavior.
• To develop initiatives and manage resources to support the delivery of community safety targets within the Local Area Agreement and the Public Service Agreement.
• To support the delivery of the "Safer and Stronger communities" block of the CPA and to provide support to other Chief Officers as appropriate.
• To manage the day to day operation of the Community Safety Unit.

Qualifications:

• Must have high levels of interpersonal skills and work ethic with the ability to foster, encourage and develop a participate team environment
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are essential along with demonstrated management experience in a busy work environment
• Previous Government experience although not essential will be well regarded

How to apply;

Applicants are requested to submit written applications in a sealed envelope marked “Private and confidential” quoting the relevant reference number 124/DTS and addressed to:

The Manager Human Resources

Shire of East Pilbara

PMB 22

Newman WA 6753 or via email to payroll1@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

Deadline: 28/10/2013

Manager at Shire of Merredin in Merrendin

Job Title: Manager

Location: Merrendin

Shire of Merredin's Administration Centre is located on the corner of King & Barrack Streets, Merredin WA 6415 and is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Duties and roles:

• Work with the community and conduct research to determine clients needs
• Develop programs and services that meet those needs
• Consult widely to develop short and long-term business plans for the centre
• Supervise the design, planning and maintenance of sport and recreation facilities
• Ensure facilities conform to fire and other safety standards
• Plan, organize and lead sport and recreation events
• Develop and implement publicity campaigns for the centre and its programs
• Select and train staff, and identify staff training needs
• Supervise office, facility and/or program staff
• Coordinate the business activities of the centre
• Report to stakeholders including government agencies
• Prepare, implement and monitor budgets

Skills and competencies:

• Able to work well with a range of people both within and outside of the organization
• Able to gain commitment from different quarters in order to benefit the organization
• Able to analyze information quickly and use it to make robust decisions.
• Has the courage and confidence to speak up and will challenge others even when met with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances.
• Role model. Leads by example.
• An inquisitive, open-minded type, who seeks out new ways to support the development of the organization,.

How to apply;

All applications should be clearly marked ‘Private and Confidential- Manager MRC and LC’ and can be submitted via email to: ea@merredin.wa.gov.au or Posted to:

Private and Confidential

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Merredin

P.O.Box 42, Merredin WA 6415

Deadline: 25/10/2013

Deputy Director of Nursing at Quadriplegic Centre in St. Shenton Park

Job Title: Deputy Director of Nursing

Location: St, Shenton Park

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor of Applied Science( Nursing) or equivalent
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Demonstrated leadership with minimum of 10 years employed experience within nursing
• Previous experience and demonstrated expertise in Human Resource Management
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relationship, negotiation and conflict management
• Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to manage, administer and lead a proactive OS and H programme
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience of quality improvement, accreditation system, best practice, bench marking and research activities and their application in the healthcare setting
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate people
• Demonstrated time management and project management skills
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Supervising and reviewing nursing staff
•     Overseeing the department budgets
•     Reporting to high-level staff members
•     Maintaining high standards of care
•     Managing patients' data and medical records
•     Interacting with doctors, patients and family members

How to apply;

Send your resume, cover letter and documented account of how selection criteria is met should be submitted to Lynda.Emerson@health.wa.gov.au

Deadline: 25/10/2013

Registered Nurse at Integratedliving in Townsville

1.       Job Title:                              Registered Nurse - Telehealth

Reference Number:       2013/94

Location:                              Townsville

Integratedliving aims to enrich the communities we serve.  Our goal is to support clients, careers and families to remain living independently at home, and participating actively within their communities.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with the ability to support Telehealth care services. The successful applicant will be based in Townsville and will be part of an exciting pilot project delivering telehealth care services to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50 years.

 Training in the use of telehealth services will be provided to the successful applicant. Remuneration includes significant salary sacrifice incentives.

Professional & Personal Skills: 

·         The registered nurse takes a leadership role in the delivery of telehealth care services including direct care planning for patients, set-up of telehealth care equipment ill patient's homes, support to patients to utilize telehealth care equipment and remote monitoring of patients' health and provision of both in fierce

·         The registered nurse provides evidenced based and culturally sensitive nursing care to older Aboriginal and Tones Strait Islander patients who are aged over 55.

·         The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team so as to achieve goals and health outcomes.

·         The registered nurse provides care in a range of settings and modifies practice according to the models of care delivery.

·         The registered nurse takes a leadership role ill the coordination of nursing and health care within and across different care contexts to facilitate optimal health outcomes. This includes appropriate referral to, and consultation with, other relevant health professionals, service providers, and community and support services.

·         The registered nurse actively participates in and contributes to the objectives of the pilot project within a small project team including support of evaluation activities and stakeholder engagement activities.

·         The registered nurse contributes to the organization's development of best practice telehealth care

Requirements:

·         Current up to date registration with AHPRA

·         Current drivers licence

·         Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and communities

·         Clinical problem solving skills to maximize patient care

·         Demonstrated ability to relate to aged people

How to Apply:

Applicants must address the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Position Description that forms part of the package. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Or to request a package to be sent out to you please phone 1300 364 584

Email Applications to: recruitment@integratedliving.org.au

Position Enquiries: Leigh Krenske - 0437 900 277

Deadline:                             30/10/2013

Registered Nurse at Integratedliving in Port Stephens

1.       Job Title:                              Registered Nurse

Reference Number:       2013/83

Location:                              Mid North Coast/Port Stephens

Employer:                           Integratedliving

Integratedliving aims to enrich the communities we serve.  Our goal is to support clients, careers and families to remain living independently at home, and participating actively within their communities.

Currently we are seeking an experienced and responsive Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to the elderly in the community. The position is permanent part time (38 hours per fortnight) to assist our nursing staff in the Taree, Forster, Tea Gardens and Port Stephens area as and when required.

 Special Conditions: 

·         Appointment to this position will be subject to continued finding.

·         Required to complete a confidentiality agreement that requires employees to keep staff, volunteer, client and Organizational information confidential.

·         Appointment to this position will be subject to a probity check being conducted under the terms of the Child Protection and Community Services Act of the relevant State.

·         Required to maintain a satisfactory Federal Police Record and maintain a record check that is no older than three years.

·         May involve work outside normal business hours.

·         May involve travel to and from meetings or training outside normal business hours.

·         Physically able to provide a range of nursing and personal care tasks in the community.

·         Available for after hour consultations on nursing issues.

·         Maintain current Tetanus vaccination.

·         Maintain current Driver's License.

·         Maintain First Aid Certification.

·         Maintain general registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Professional & Personal Skills: 

·         The registered nurse takes a leadership role in the delivery of telehealth care services including direct care planning for patients, set-up of telehealth care equipment in patient's homes, support to patients to utilize telehealth care equipment and remote monitoring of patients' health and provision of both in fierce

Requirements:

·         Current up to date registration with AHPRA

·         Demonstrated clinical problem solving skills to maximize patient care

·         Demonstrated ability to relate to aged people

·         Well developed interpersonal and communication skills

·         Current drivers licence

·         Previous experience providing community based nursing is desired but not essential

How to apply:

Applicants must address the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Position Description that forms a part of the package.

Or to request a package to be sent out to you please phone 1300 364 584

 Position Enquiries: Brett Johnson - 0459 499 024

 Email Applications to: recruitment@integratedliving.org.au

Deadline:                             30/10/2013