CRVCID 738565

This is a fixed term, full time role at 1 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for 3 months with the possibility of extension and permanency. Part time hours (0.4 FTE or higher) may also be considered. Job-share arrangements will be considered. 

About Our Team: 

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.

CAMHS Inpatient Unit (Ward 5A), located at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Nickoll Ward, located at Hollywood, is an acute mental health inpatient facility authorised under the WA Mental Health Act (2014). It provides 24/7 therapeutic care for children and adolescents up to 16 years old who require acute psychiatric support, whether admitted voluntarily or involuntarily when less restrictive care options are not suitable.

As the state-wide CAMHS Inpatient Unit, Ward 5A and Nickoll Ward offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment. The multidisciplinary team works closely with families and carers to deliver comprehensive diagnostic assessments, tailored therapeutic programs, and recovery-oriented management.

Operating within a secure setting, the unit runs a seven-day program that includes short-term assessments, brief interventions, and group therapies designed to meet individual needs. The service is patient- and family-centred, with a strong focus on recovery and collaboration.

About the Role:

We are seeking enthusiastic individual to join our Inpatient Unit as a Ward Clerk.

In this position, you will be responsible for the provision of ward administrative services, reception duties and medical record maintenance including receiving and processing all direct/indirect admissions and discharges for the ward.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the provision of ward clerical services, reception duties and medical record maintenance including receiving and processing all direct/indirect admissions and discharges for the ward.
• Coordinate the wards daily administrative requirements including physical resources where necessary.
• Screen incoming correspondence, inter hospital, public and private via phone and in person and direct queries to appropriate personnel.
• Liaise with the shift coordinator and advise relevant medical staff of patient admission details.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient related data relating to admission transfers, discharges and bed availability for the ward.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

How to apply 

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• A current resume and cover letter which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum.
• A statement addressing the following suitability criteria*:
  • Must be able to work across both locations: Perth Children’s Hospital and Hollywood Hospital (Nickoll Ward).
  • Must be able to work a rotating roster, including shifts from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
  •  For part-time applicants, must be available to work full shifts on their nominated workdays. As this is a job-share arrangement, there will be an overlap period to facilitate handovers between employees (e.g. Employee A works Monday to Wednesday and Employee B works Wednesday to Friday, with an overlap period on Wednesday).
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

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.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jordan Carvell – A/Administration Coordinator, ICAMHS Statewide Services via jordan.carvell@health.wa.gov.au or on 08 6456 8892.

*Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role. 

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). 

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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 CAHS 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.

Other Conditions: 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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Support for your interview process
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.