State Forensic
Mental Health Service
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the
health of its people and community?
This
recruitment process is for Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time, Fixed
Term Full-Time / Part-Time and Casual appointments in the State
Forensic Mental Health Service (SFMHS) within our Admitted Service.
Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the
possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have
one full time permanent position, and one part time fixed term
position available. Full time, part time and job share arrangements
will be considered.
This
Role:
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Sits within the SFMHS Allied Health Admitted Service,
supporting adult consumers within our current 45-bed inpatient
forensic service.
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Assesses and prioritises the welfare needs of inpatients
within a complex and sensitive environment, and implements
appropriate interventions.
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Provides practical and direct assistance with accessing welfare
supports and services, including liaising with government and
non-government service providers to facilitate
appropriate support.
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Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to
support consumer outcomes.
About
you
- You are
passionate about working as a Welfare Officer and supporting
vulnerable consumers.
- You have
the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families
and external agencies.
- You are
able to work collaboratively and effectively as an integral
member of a multidisciplinary team.
- You have
well developed computer skills.
- You are
a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions
and partnerships contribute to high quality patient
care.
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.
About
SFMHS
This role is
part of the wider SFMHS, which provides mental health services to
adults, children and adolescents with serious mental illness
associated with high-risk behaviours and who are typically involved
in the criminal justice system. Our multidisciplinary services are
delivered across a variety of settings including 45 inpatient beds,
the community, prisons, detention, and courts, in partnership with
The Department of Justice and other health
providers.
It's an exciting time of expansion within SFMHS
with substantial State Government investment in forensic mental
health services. Funding of over $185 million has been committed
for new adult and child and adolescent forensic mental health
units, with further announcements expected. Additional services are
also being implemented in relation to the Criminal
Law Mental Impairment (CLMI) Act reform with growth occurring across all
service streams. This is a chance to join an expanding specialty
team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to clinical
excellence - while also fostering a positive, collegial work
culture.
For more
information on working in Western Australia and within the State
Forensic Mental Health Service within NMHS, you can visit these
websites
North
Metropolitan Health Service - Seeking experienced forensic mental
health professionals needed in Western Australia
North Metropolitan Health Service - State Forensics Mental Health
Services
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 Kelly Ross on 08 6159
6932 to discuss how this
role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.talent@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.
