CRVCID.
708206
This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time
and Fixed Term Part Time appointment(s), with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
We currently have 1
permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) position available.
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.
CAHS helps children grow and
thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join
our team. Our team-oriented approach allows for extensive clinical
upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of
all levels
About
the Role:
We are currently inviting
applications from experienced individuals for the role of Lived
Experience Coordinator. To be eligible, you must have:
- Extensive personal lived
or living experience of mental health challenges and recovery,
or significant experience supporting a child or young
person through their mental health journey; and
- A proven
ability to apply your lived experience and the principles of
lived experience practice to inform and enhance service
development and delivery.
In this role, you will
collaborate closely with the CAMHS management teams to support the
planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Lived
Experience (Peer) Mental Health program.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership, supervision, mentoring, and support to Lived
Experience (Peer) workers, and contribute to training
initiatives within the Mental Health Services team.
- Act as a
change agent, offering expert guidance and working alongside
leadership and operational teams to embed lived experience,
recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approaches into service
models and practices.
This is an exciting
opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative at CAHS.
These roles are vital to expanding the Lived Experience workforce
and strengthening recovery-focused care across our
services.
By joining CAHS, you’ll help
shape meaningful change and make a lasting difference in the lives
of children, adolescents, and families throughout Western
Australia.
Don’t miss your chance to be
part of a passionate team committed to improving the mental health
and well-being of young people in our community.
How
to apply
We welcome your application
via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Please
note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order
to apply online. This email address will be used for communication
with applicants. Your application should contain the
following:
- A current
resume and cover letter summarises your
experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
- A
written statement addressing Essential
Criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 per
the Job Description Form, including
relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages
maximum.
- 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 Clare Henderson - Lived Experience
Coordinator via clare.henderson@health.wa.gov.au
or 0400 356 988 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: 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
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.
Suitable applicants will be
placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar
vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until
22/02/2027.
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 Psychiatric Inpatient In-Reach Team (PPIRT),
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
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.
