MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

About the role

Are you an administrator looking for a new challenge? We invite you to apply for this exciting new role with Maryborough District Health Service which will champion and drive the organisations diversity, gender and inclusion strategies. The role is the lead for MDHS’ action plans for gender equality and diversity & inclusion and will work with key stakeholders both internal and external to champion our plans and drive implementation.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or equivalent extensive experience ideally gained in a diverse service industry organisation.
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• A high level of professionalism in preparation of correspondence, reports and presentations

What’s in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Victorian Public Health Sector EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or equivalent extensive experience ideally gained in a diverse service industry organisation.
• Highly developed organisational skills that include time management, staff supervision, strategic planning, facilitation, evaluation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work and encourage staff to work in an effective and efficient team environment, demonstrated ability to consult with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Demonstrated proactive and positive communicator, with exceptional skills in all levels of communication, written, oral, public relations, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• A high level of professionalism in preparation of correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Proven experience in strategic thinking, planning and operationally.
• Experience in a similar Diversity & Inclusion and Gender Equality role

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
• Experience within the health sector
• An in depth understanding of how people go through a change and the change process.

For further information, please contact Kris Payne via 0448 879 024.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.

A position description is attached.