Job opportunity

CRVCID: 727028

This is a recruitment standard recruitment process with 4 x FTE offering Permanent Full-Time opportunities available across CAMHS directorates The roles are:

- Service Manager, Intake and Intensive Treatment Team, ICAMHS East (permanent)
- Service Manager, Continuing Treatment Team, ICAMHS East (permanent)
- Service Manager, Intake and Intensive Treatment, Team, ICAMHS South (permanent)
- Service Manager, Continuing Treatment Team, ICAMHS South (permanent)

About Our Team:

The Infant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (ICAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to provide operational, strategic and people leadership across the designated ICAMHS area network. Working closely with the Head of Service, Service Co‑Director and Medical Co‑Director, this role ensures the delivery of high‑quality, safe and integrated infant, child and adolescent mental health services. 

You will be responsible for:

• Operational Management & Service Quality and lead the effective day‑to‑day management of the area network, driving continuous quality improvement, change management and compliance with best‑practice standards, safety frameworks and clinical governance requirements.
• Leadership, Workforce & Performance and provide strong leadership and line management to ICAMHS staff, overseeing recruitment, performance development, professional growth, conflict resolution and delivery against agreed performance indicators.
• Strategic & Service Planning and contribute to strategic, business and operational planning across ICAMHS, supporting the development, integration and evaluation of services aligned to organisational priorities and community needs.
• Governance, Resources & Financial Management and manage financial, physical and human resources within the area network, including budget oversight, business case development, reporting obligations and responses to ministerial, parliamentary and regulatory inquiries.
• Stakeholder Engagement & System Integration and build and maintain strong relationships with internal leaders, community agencies and external stakeholders to enhance system integration, improve continuity of care and strengthen mental health outcomes for infants, children and adolescents.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience in mental health service delivery and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated capability in managing people, budgets and operational resources.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Sound knowledge of quality improvement, clinical and corporate governance frameworks.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, safety obligations and inclusive practice.
• Relevant health‑related tertiary qualification. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of national safety, quality and mental health standards and WA mental health legislation. (Desirable)

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 copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• A written statement addressing Essential selection criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Desirable selection criteria 3 as 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.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact David Albanis via 08 6389 5800 or david.albanis@health.wa.gov.au 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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, 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.

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.