CRVCID
729796
This is a
recruitment process for a Casual, Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term
Full Time appointment for a minimum of six (6) months, with the
possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Job Share
arrangements may be considered.
We are seeking a
motivated and experienced Team Leader Peer Support to join our
dynamic team in the Mental Health unit.
The Team Lead utilises
their Lived Experience to provide operational support, line
management and guidance to Peer Workers. The Team Lead works
within the multidisciplinary team to enhance the delivery of
recovery-oriented, accessible, person-centred Mental Health
Services to consumers experiencing severe or acute mental
distress and their support persons in the region. the ideal
candidate participates in community engagement, development,
education and training as well as contributes to a work
environment that fosters continuous improvement.
This is where jobs become
careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place.
Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent
health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health
Service is the perfect place to start!
Fiona Stanley and Fremantle
Hospitals (FSFHG) provide specialist mental health services (MHS)
across a variety of settings including the Emergency Department,
inpatient, community and liaison services. The MHS upholds a person
centred approach to assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
Decision making is a collaborative process which includes the
consumer, family/significant others and support
services.
Fiona Stanley
Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of
health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a
comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit,
maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult
Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart
and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
SMHS delivers quality, safe
and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area
stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern
half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every
time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic
Plan here.
Our Values guide
our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and
employment! SMHS 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.
Want to know
more? We encourage you to contact Hanna Zurub,
Lived Experience Peer Coordinator FSFHG Mental Health on 04782
63354 or via email at
hanna.zurub@health.wa.gov.au
If you are ready to
partner with us see the application instructions
below:
Your application should
include:
- A copy of your current
CV
- A statement addressing
the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact
details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your
suitability for this role.
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Employee
Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range
of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- Other
professional and location-based allowances
- For
further information click
here.
Eligibility
Are you
eligible? 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).
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.
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
WA Health
embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to
growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s
Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
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.
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.
