This is a Permanent
Part Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointment at 60.8 hours per
fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have a valid working visa or be an Australian citizen, permanent
resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia.
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.
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employment being withdrawn.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.
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.
Position
Profile: Responsible for the assessment, planning, and
delivery of advanced clinical mental health care to mandatory, at
risk and complex clients in the inpatient mental health unit and in
transition to GSMHS community care teams (ATT, CTT and Older Adult
teams). Provide a social work-specific, specialist clinical,
consultant and educational service to clients, carers and primary
mental health care providers. Act as a clinical resource to other
team members. Undertakes a social work-specific leadership role in
clinical governance and service planning for the GS Mental Health
Service and specifically the inpatient mental health unit The
occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positive
commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and
quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their
employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures,
standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health
and Safety policies is mandatory
Area
Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the
largest country health system in Australia and one of
the biggest in the world, providing health services to
approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further information on superannuation
click here
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- Other
professional and location based allowances
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to
contact Helen St Jack on 08 9892 2454 or Helen.StJack@health.wa.gov.au
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable
for your referee to be a current supervisor or
manager.
Applicants are
advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and
provide a detailed curriculum vitae 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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
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).
