• Lead and work with a team committed to evidence based quality service delivery
• 0.8 FTE ongoing
• Based at Merri Health 79 Jukes road, Fawkner with travel to other metro sites as required

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

The Team Leader - Prevention and Chronic Illness Care Team will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and direction to the multidisciplinary staff in day to day operations of the team.
• Support the team to deliver high quality, evidence based services to the community and in line with Merri Healths strategic directions.
• Support the implementation of innovative, appropriate, effective and efficient models of care.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health or Nursing
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability in leading a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated understanding of chronic disease frameworks and the use of best practice guidelines around prevention, risk factor modification and chronic disease management.

What we offer

You will be leading an established multidisciplinary team who provide high quality and evidence based services to clients who are aged under 65 (under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People) including children. Of key attention will be working with the Manager and staff to develop pathways and improvements that support effective Program structure, Prioritisation of need, Program delivery, Partnership development and Program monitoring. The Team Leader Prevention and Chronic Illness Care Team will also work closely with the other Prevention and Complex Care Team Leader’s to achieve key program objectives.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander,  Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.

A position description is attached.