This is an “Open Ended” recruitment pool where suitable applicants may be offered to fill ongoing permanent full time and part time opportunities.

Currently there are two (2) permanent positions available for immediate filing.

About the role

The Consultant Psychiatrist is a prison medical officer in accordance with the Prisons Act 1981 responsible for the psychiatric assessment, treatment, physical welfare and medical and psychiatric care for allocated patients within WA correctional facilities and:

• Supports the operational management, development and delivery of integrated best practice prison mental health services
• Provides clinical expertise to the Director Health Services, and Director Medical Services related to mental health services
• Recommends evidence-based improvements, clinical standards, considering best practice to achieve improved mental health outcomes and efficiencies as appropriate
• Provides clinical input to mental health care operations and mental health needs analysis delivered by health operations
• Reviews and recommends medical standards, clinical standards (including drug regimens) and evidence based clinical improvements
• Leads and governs to deliver evidence-based high-quality prison-based specialist mental health care
• Provides high level clinical and strategic leadership to prison mental health services, maintaining an expert awareness of industry research, trends, issues and developments in relation to mental health

Assessment Criteria

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

Shapes and Manages Strategy - the ability to understand the Department’s objectives and links between the business unit, departmental and whole of government agenda, translate strategy into operational goals, source and apply information on best practice approaches adopted in both private and public sector, undertake objective, critical analysis and distil the core issues, present logical arguments and draw accurate conclusions, anticipate and seek to minimise risk, weigh options to identify solutions.

Builds Productive Relationships - the capacity to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally, anticipate and be responsive to internal and external client needs, work towards mutually beneficial outcomes, find opportunity to share information, keep others informed of issues, foster teamwork, resolve conflict using appropriate strategies

Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness - to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness and resilience when faced with challenges, openness to feedback, commitment to professionalism, probity and personal development, ability to provide impartial and forthright advice, challenge issues constructively, stand by your position and support others when required, seek guidance and advice when required. Engage with risk by providing impartial and forthright advice, constructively challenging important issues and identifying solutions. Actively supports staff, identifies and manages risk issues escalating as required.

Communicates and Influences Effectively - the ability to confidently present messages in a clear concise and articulate way, translate information for others, focusing on key points and using appropriate unambiguous language, anticipate reactions and be prepared to respond, approach negotiations with a strong grasp of the key issues, understand the desired objectives and associated strength and weaknesses, encourage debate and identify common ground to facilitate agreement and acceptance of mutually beneficial outcomes.

Eligibility

Special conditions

• WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
• Medical Registration - An evidence of Medical  registration  with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
• To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits and opportunities

• An annual professional development allowance of $32,360 paid fortnightly, together with 2 weeks paid professional development leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Relocation assistance/allowance is available for successful applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible)
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements in relation to the above Assessment Criteria.
2. A copy of your current medical registration as set out in the above Eligibility section.
3. Contact details of two (2) work related referees, one (1) of whom should be your current/ most recent supervisor/manager.

Open Pool Recruitment

This is an open-ended pool recruitment process which means there is no closing date for applications. We assess candidates on an on-going basis for suitable applicants to be selected to the pool as vacancies arise. 

When selected to the pool, this selection will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice at Perth Metropolitan area for the duration of the pool.

Candidate Search

If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search. The Department of Justice may also assess external surplus employees

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Ruth Paulley on (08) 9334 6049 or ruth.paulley@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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