This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile: Responsible for the assessment, planning, case management and delivery of older adult mental health care to complex clients in the South West Region. Provides a specialist clinical, consultant and educational service to clients, carers and primary mental health care providers, inpatient unit and residential facilities. Acts as a clinical resource to other team members.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

Advanced Clinical Mental Health Practice

Demonstrated ability to provide advanced specialist mental health assessment, case management and clinical intervention for older adults with complex and often multifaceted needs, applying contemporary evidence, sound clinical judgement and legislative requirements to achieve safe and effective client outcomes.

Clinical Leadership and Workforce Development

Demonstrated capacity to provide clinical leadership, supervision and professional guidance to staff and stakeholders, fostering capability development, supporting best practice and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and high-quality care.

Clinical Governance, Quality and Professional Accountability

Demonstrated ability to uphold clinical governance and professional standards through the application of quality improvement, risk management, evidence-based practice and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements within a mental health service environment.

Communication, Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement

Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and effectively engage with clients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, residential care providers, Aboriginal health services, community organisations and external agencies, using strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support coordinated, culturally appropriate and person-centred care outcomes.

Autonomous Regional Service Delivery

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a rural and regional mental health service environment, effectively managing competing priorities, making sound clinical decisions in complex situations, travelling across geographically dispersed locations and adapting service delivery to meet the needs of diverse communities.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

 For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Catherine Hanely on 9781 4030.

 Applicants are required to provide:

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 4 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role.
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

 Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.