Aboriginal Mental Health Officer

Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services (MHPHDS) -Community Adult Mental Health
Location: Subiaco
Closing Date: 2024-01-05 4:00 PM
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Please note: The closing date to submit applications has been extended until 4.00pm Friday 5 January 2024.

This is for a Fixed Term Part Time appointment at 38 hours per fortnight for 18 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.

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. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Trianta Mallis on 08 9489 7200.

About this 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 role reports to the Service Manager.

What we are looking for

A highly capable and values-driven individual to join our dynamic Community Adult Mental Health teams at our Subiaco Community Mental Health Clinic. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.

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.

Area Profile

North Metropolitan Health Service (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:

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.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Generous salary packaging

• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Discounted public transport
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Trianta Mallis on 08 9489 7200.

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online 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.

Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.

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.

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.