CRVCID 676457

We currently have one fixed term full-time vacancy with the possibility of extension or permanency. Part-time arrangements (0.8 FTE) may also be considered.

About Out Team:

The PCH Psychiatric In-Reach Team (PPIRT) and Gender Diversity Service (GDS) are specialist services within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), dedicated to delivering high-quality, inclusive mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families.

The PPIRT is a specialised mental health team that provides assessment, support and brief intervention for patients aged 0-16 years who are under the care of PCH paediatric teams receiving treatment for physical health issues at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). The service offers support to medical teams by providing diagnostic, management and referral advice for patients who have co-morbid mental health difficulties or psychological distress.

The GDS is a specialist outpatient service that offers an affirming approach to support gender diverse young people and their families. GDS is the only specialist service in WA providing multi-disciplinary specialist assessment and access to gender affirming medical care for young people in WA.

GDS also has a well-established research partnership with Telethon Kids Institute.

Gender diversity is part of the normal spectrum of diversity, not a mental health condition, a significant amount of the cohort have mental health needs. Consider joining our team if you are passionate about working in gender affirming care within a multi-disciplinary team that’s committed to research and best outcomes for young people and families.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team, working in close partnership with the Head of Service for the PCH Psychiatric In-Reach Team (PPIRT) and the Gender Diversity Service (GDS).

You will be responsible for strategic development, coordination, integration, monitoring and evaluation of a designated specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) PPIRT and GDS services. You will be accountable for the clinical and corporate governance of the services, including managing the human, financial, technological and physical resources required for effective budget management and the implementation of best practice policies and procedures. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, support staff development, and maintain robust performance and risk management systems.

Collaboration with senior stakeholders across the health sector is essential, as is a commitment to consumer engagement and continuous service enhancement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health outcomes of children and adolescents across our community.

You will lead a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and other staff working within the Service. This includes undertaking recruitment and selection processes, overseeing training and development opportunities, monitoring performance outcomes for the team, and enabling effective day to day operations from a human resources perspective.

A tertiary qualification and appropriate registration in health, behavioral, social science or a clinical background within allied health, nursing, or psychology is desired. Previous experience managing a multi-disciplinary health care team is desired.

How to Apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the Job Description Form at no more than 3 pages maximum.

Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Melanie Harry, A/Director - ACUTE CAMHS via [email protected] with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form available from www.jobs.wa.gov.au (search reference number - 00014566).

Eligibility to Apply: 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).

This position 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

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About our CAMHS Directorates

• Community CAMHS– Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
• Specialist Services and Day Programs– The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs.
• Acute CAMHS– Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children’s Hospital has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), PCH Psychiatric In-Reach Team, Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: [email protected]

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.