Do you want to be a part of a team that
promotes and improves the health of its people and
community?
We are seeking suitable applications for a
highly capable and values-driven individual to join our
dynamic Community Adult Mental Health
team.
This is for
a Permanent Full Time appointment.
What is our Aboriginal Mental Health Officer
role?
This position is
responsible for establishing and working in partnership
with the community, other organisations, government and
non-government agencies in assessing and meeting the mental
health needs of the Aboriginal community. Provides support
and appropriate care to Aboriginal individuals and families
within a multidisciplinary team context.
The Mental Health
and Dental Health Services (MHDHS) Community Adult Mental
Health Stream provides evidence based, specialised mental
health services supported by strategic planning. The
service is committed to working alongside service
providers, consumers and carer stakeholders, to promote
optimal mental health for those referred to our
service.
While your
qualifications and experience tell us part of your story,
your values and attitude speak louder still. At North
Metropolitan Health Service (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 Edwina Plumbley on 08 6372 1500 or email edwina.plumbley@health.wa.gov.au
to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and
career interests.
Area Profile
NMHS provides
timely access to high quality health care, embracing
acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical
outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all
healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary,
specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan
catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our
population represents about 28 per cent of Western
Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than
0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS
visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/.
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
covering letter to explain how your skills and
experience MEETS EACH OF THE 6
Essential Selection Criteria as found on page 5 of the
attached JDF. This letter should be no more than 3
pages.
- 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.
Applicants must
ensure their nominated referees are available to provide
references when requested, as failure to do so may result
in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or
permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the
public sector.
Pursuant of Section
50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the
occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal
descent.
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
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.
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.talent@helth.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.
