Careers

This is an exciting opportunity to join Arthritis & Osteoporosis Queensland (AQ), a respected Queensland based charity, at a time of change and growth. Enjoy a unique opportunity for innovation in program development and delivery.

Our vision is healthy bones and joints for all Queenslanders.  Our mission is to enable Queenslanders with, or at risk of, arthritis or osteoporosis to better manage their wellbeing. For thirty years AQ has provided information, support and education to people with these conditions, their carer’s and health professionals and invested in world class research.

AQ is seeking a leader who is ready for the challenge of shaping this new position within the organisation.  As our Manager, Health & Education Services you will take a ‘hands on’ approach and directly contribute to the development, implementation and achievement of our strategic direction and annual business plans.

You will lead a dynamic multidisciplinary team of health educators, support staff and volunteers in the delivery of our education and health promotion services across Queensland.  You will work collaboratively with other members of the AQ team in the delivery, evaluation and development of new and existing health programs. You will bring your existing networks in the health and community sectors to further the work of AQ.

You are committed to the development of staff, and will be able to demonstrate:
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives, including the ability to prioritise and organise many tasks, while maintaining quality and attention to detail;
• A population health approach to program and service development with a commitment to a social model of health;
• Experience and a record of accomplishment in the ‘hands on’ development, delivery and evaluation of health programs for consumers, health professionals and other stakeholders;
• Proven research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify emerging issues, trends and risks;
• Effective stakeholder management skills;
• Experience in identifying consumer needs and in developing programmatic responses to them;
• Sound people management, leadership and team building skills;
• Experience in managing health programs and service delivery teams;
• Sound budgeting and financial management skills.

This role will necessitate occasional travel within Queensland and interstate.

Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in a health discipline essential and relevant post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline highly desirable.

Remuneration package commensurate with experience

Further information
For a position description, see click here.  For more information contact Melissa Pryor, Chief Executive Officer, on (07) 3857 4200 or email melissa@arthritis.org.au

Applications
Applications addressing the key selection criteria and marked ‘Confidential’ should be forwarded to Glenda Moore, Arthritis Queensland, PO Box 2121, Windsor Q 4030 or by email to glenda@arthritis.org.au by the close of business, Friday 26 February 2010.

Volunteering

Arthritis Queensland relies on volunteers to make our services possible.   Without them, we could not continue to provide information, education and support to Queenslanders living with arthritis and osteoporosis. 

We are seeking volunteers for the following positions:

Telephone Information Service
Community speakers
Office volunteers
Media volunteers

For more information about becomming a volunteer, see our Volunteers page.