Job opportunity

 CRVCID586076

 We currently have a full time fixed term vacancy (parental leave), and part time fixed term  (0.4 FTE) vacancy with possibility of extension(s). This recruitment process may be used to fill future similar vacancies, including the potential for permanency.

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.

As an integral part of the wider CAMHS Corporate team, the Policy Team creates, develops, monitors, and reviews policies, procedures, and guidelines specific to CAMHS, to enable the safe delivery of services across Acute, Specialised, and Community services. The team also works with the Child and Adolescent Health Services (CAHS) to facilitate and provide feedback for CAHS policies that have practical implications for CAMHS.

 About the Role:

As the Senior Portfolio and Policy Officer, you will have oversight of managing and implementing CAMHS policies. You will work across the breadth of CAMHS Directorates in Acute, Community, and Specialised Services, liaising with Service Managers and multi-disciplinary teams to understand the obligations and compliance for reporting and policy review cycles.  You will bring your subject matter expertise in policy management, and maintain up to date knowledge of policy or legislative changes impacting operations for mental health services, such as the Mental Health Act and Office of Chief Psychiatrist’s Standards of Clinical Care.

You will also lead the development of strategic policy initiatives relating to mental health with an emphasis on facilitating health improvements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in accordance with government and health system objectives.

CAMHS is continually evolving our services with a focus on enabling safe and best practices in the way we deliver care; the Senior Policy and Portfolio Officer will be instrumental in enabling this. Come join our team and play a part in shaping the state of mental health service in WA!

Current knowledge of policy and legislation relating to operation of mental health services, such as the Mental Health Act, and Office of Chief Psychiatrist’s Standards of Clinical Care is desirable. A tertiary qualification in a relevant clinical discipline is desirable.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing the Selection Criteriain no more than 3 pages.
• Acurrent resume and cover letter which summarizes your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.

Please provide 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.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jo Mizen, Acting Director Specialised Services, at 08 6389 5831 or joanne.mizen@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this 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: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.  Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above fixed-term vacancies, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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.

About our CAMHS Directorates

• Community CAMHS– Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
• Specialist Services and Day Programs– The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs.
• Acute CAMHS– Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children’s Hospital has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Consultation Liaison, Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.

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.

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.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au

Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.

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.