Vacancy Reference
No. 717467
This is a Permanent
Full Time appointment at 1.0 FTE (Full Time
Equivalent)
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it
may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during
this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at
CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be permanent full
time, permanent part time or fixed term full time, fixed term part
time opportunities with the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
Arrangements may
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.
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
seeking an experienced clinical leader to provide operational and
strategic management across designated CAMHS services. This role is
responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination of clinical operations,
workforce, finances and information systems, ensuring services are
safe, effective and responsive to community needs.
Working both
autonomously and in close collaboration with the CAMHS Leadership
Team, you will lead service performance, manage demand and
activity, and proactively identify, resolve and prevent operational
and clinical issues. You will contribute to the broader strategic
direction of CAMHS and the organisation, while ensuring delivery
aligns with organisational values, policies and governance
frameworks.
What
You’ll Bring:
- Eligible
for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia, with strong professional
credibility and clinical governance expertise.
- Demonstrated
senior‑level leadership experience within a complex health
service environment, providing clinical, operational and
strategic direction.
- Proven
ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including
workforce planning, performance management and staff
development.
- Strong
experience in managing financial and material resources within
constrained budgets while maintaining service quality and
safety.
- Advanced
analytical, conceptual and problem‑solving skills, with the
ability to interpret complex information and implement
effective solutions.
- Sound
knowledge and practical application of human resource
principles, including industrial, performance and change
management.
- Highly
developed interpersonal and communication skills (written,
verbal and digital), enabling effective engagement with staff,
executives and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment
to clinical excellence, evidence‑based practice and continuous
improvement, contributing to strategic outcomes and service
performance.
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 current
resume and cover letter summarises your
experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
- A
statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria
1 to 6, including relevant examples,
limited to a maximum of three pages.
- 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 Marina
Whittaker, marina.whittaker@health.wa.gov.au
or 08 6389 5843, 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 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.
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.
Please keep an eye
on your Junk folder during the recruitment process as not to miss
our updates and communication to you.
Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
