Make a lasting
difference in young lives
As a Senior Health
Professional – Mental Health, you’ll play a vital role in
providing specialist assessment and therapeutic care to young
people and their families in the Wheatbelt, based in
Northam. Working with a supportive
multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver recovery‑focused
interventions, coordinate care with community partners, and support
carers as part of a truly integrated service. This role offers the
professional challenge and scope of senior clinical practice,
combined with the benefits of country living – short commutes,
strong community connections and a lifestyle that supports balance
and wellbeing.
About the
OPPORTUNITY
Assessment, planning and
delivery of clinical care with young people and their families for
whom responsibility is allocated. Liaises with Government and
non‐government service providers to coordinate the provision of
mental health services to clients and provide educational support
to those agencies.
To be successful in
this role, you will
have…
- Tertiary
qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Nursing
and eligibility for registration with the relevant Board, or
tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for full
membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or
the Society of Professional Social Workers.
- Extensive experience and
demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, assessment,
treatment and case management of young people with mental
disorders and those ‘at risk’.
- Knowledge and experience
in working with young people with co‐occurring alcohol and
other drug related issues.
- Organisational,
interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills.
- Ability
to work effectively and efficiently in a multidisciplinary team
and ability to work as an independent practitioner.
- Experience in effective
liaison with external agencies and working collaboratively with
a wide range of government and non‐government
organisations.
- Eligible
for / or in possession of a current C or C‐A Class drivers
licence.
- Knowledge of legislative
obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work
Health and Safety, and how these impact on employment and
service delivery.
Want to know more
about this role?
To learn more about the
role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Sally Eatwell on 9621 0999 or
Sally.Eatwell@health.wa.gov.au
What we
offer
The Western Australian
Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well
as an amazing range of benefits:
- Paid
Study Leave
-
Generous
Salary Packaging Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a
range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday
living expenses
- Up to $2650 on
meals and entertainment
- Access to
novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle
expenses
- WACHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be
given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12%
Superannuation Guarantee
- As a WA
Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts
across some private health care funds, Please see attached
flyer for further details.
Area
Profile
The Wheatbelt region spans
155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and
language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in
the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the
region offers extensive opportunities. Health services include
emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and
allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative,
rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health
promotion, and child, school, and community health services.
District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along
with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure
comprehensive care across the region. With a strong community
spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for
living, working, and exploring.
Learn more about living and
working in country WA by visiting our website at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
How to
Apply: Applicants are requested to apply
online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following
information as part of your application:
- A
detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this
role
- A cover
letter outlining your suitability for this position
- A
document (2-3 pages maximum) addressing the selection criteria
listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
- The
names and contact details of two (2) professional referees -
preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or
manager.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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.
This vacancy 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
Please note this recruitment
process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health
Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country
Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to
ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the
position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS
PEHA Policy for further information.
We are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee
feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings
unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s
needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to
join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to
achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living
with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
Diversity
Statement
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of
our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people
with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible
working practices within the context of a high-quality health
service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across
all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Subsequent
Vacancies
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 of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR
EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
