Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes
and improves the health of its people and
community?
This is for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part
Time, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time appointments.
Fixed Term appointments will be made with possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
What
is our Consultant Psychiatrist role?
The position is responsible
for the psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment of
patients under their direct care. The role provides clinical
leadership, coordination and direction to a multi-disciplinary team
responsible for delivering evidence based best practice treatment
and evaluates the provision of patient centred-care coordination,
within recovery orientated model.
While your qualifications
and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude
speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours
reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and
Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed
on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position
while upholding our values.
What
we offer
NMHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work
options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great
salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:
- Generous salary
packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career
development opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact
Geoff Smith on 08 6159 6600 to discuss how this role aligns with
your personal and career interests or email geoff.smith@health.wa.gov.au
Area
Profile
NMHS contains Western
Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring for
youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through
inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy
and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million
people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include
research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders
and other specialised services.
We
think you’ll like it here
Our employees like working
here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out
what they have to say.
Ready
to join our team?
Applicants are required to
apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough
time to complete the online application process and attach your
documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
The JDF is attached for
reference. Your application should include:
- A statement
addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- A detailed
Resume which sets out your qualifications,
capabilities and experience relevant to this
position.
- References
- the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is
preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent
residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be
considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be
eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary
evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the
period of the contract.
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.
North Metropolitan Health
Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and
strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.
We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed
to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We
encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity,
Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing
the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and
Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section
51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position.
NMHS upholds the social
model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and
endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and
flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS
Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.lent@health.wa.gov.au.</>
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We
look forward to receiving your application.
