WHERE
COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE /
GROWING
HEALTHY FUTURES WITH COMPASSION, EQUITY, AND
RESPECT
CRVCID No. 721552
Med Careers Ref No.
493162
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term
Full Time appointment, with the possibility of
extension(s).
Position
Profile: We are advertising, to fill 4 of
ICAMHS Medical Co-Director Community roles to provide leadership
across the ICAMHS Network. Positions are available across the
Community ICAMHS North, South and East Area Networks, which
includes all community locations in CAMHS, as well as within our
Statewide service.
In collaboration with the Service
Co-Director, the Medical Co-Director Community ICAMHS and
Statewide ICAMHS supports operational leadership and provides
clinical governance oversight for the delivery of across the Child
and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) within the assigned
directorate. The Medical Co-Director Community ICAMHS also provides
professional oversight for clinicians working across CAMHS within
multidisciplinary teams.
As a member of the CAMHS Executive Team, the
Medical Co-Director Community ICAMHS provides strategic and
transformational leadership to support the achievement of CAMHS
performance objectives and high standards of clinical practice.
This includes contributing to the development and implementation of
strategic and operational plans, policy, education programs,
research activities and service improvement initiatives.
The role is expected to maintain an
approximate split of 0.5 FTE clinical and 0.5 FTE administrative
responsibilities.
About the
services:
Community CAMHS
Community CAMHS has 3 Area Networks,
comprised of 9 locations across the metropolitan area. Community
CAMHS see infants, children and adolescents with various mental
illnesses resulting in significant impact upon their functioning.
We would work with you to match you to a service area that suits
your circumstances.
North Area Network includes
locations in Clarkson, Hilary’s, Warwick and
Shenton.
East Area Network includes
locations in Midland and Armadale.
South Area Network includes
locations in Murdoch, Rockingham and Peel.
State-wide
Services
State-wide services are comprised of
specialised Tier 4 services, providing specialised mental health
services to young people and families across the state. These
services include: the Gender Diversity Service, the Eating Disorder
Service, the Complex ADHD Service, Pathways Day Program,
Touchstone/EUPD Service.
Perks and
Benefits:
- Join a vibrant and
collaborative team.
- Access to ongoing
professional development opportunities.
- Contribute to
ground-breaking research and advancements in mental health
care.
- Competitive remuneration
and supportive work environment.
- Generous relocation
package
How to
Apply:
If you are ready to make a significant impact
in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, we invite you to
apply. Submit your application showcasing your experience,
qualifications, and enthusiasm for this role. Don't miss this
chance to be part of an organisation committed to making a
difference in the lives of young individuals. Apply
today!
Eligibility Australian citizenship or
permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to
be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed
term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas
that allow working
rights within Australia.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online. 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. Applicants MUST apply
online via MedCareers - Reference Number
493162.
Your ability to meet the
work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the
recruitment process. For your written application please provide
the following:
- A cover letter
outlining your preference(s) order for ICAMHS Network location
(North, South, East, Statewide).
- a statement
addressing the selection criteria in 3 to 4
pages.
- a current resume
which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet
the position requirements.
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.
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
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Dr
Vineet Padmanabhan on +61 (8) 6389 5800
About Child and Adolescent Health
Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary
provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to
infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s
Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over
5,500 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH),
and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more
information about our services click here.
CAHS Values:
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. For further
information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services
please click
here
For Assistance including any adjustment
needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries –
please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 08 6456 0321 or
via email: cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
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).
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.
Our Values guide our work in
every action, and that includes recruitment and employment!
CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people
with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities
are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our
workforce.
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.
Whilst this selection process
will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, 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
options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
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
30/06/2026.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
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.
