Description:
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time, Fixed Term Part-Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/05/2026.
The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care and specialised youth mental health interventions are delivered to young people in a community setting. This includes providing intensive community outreach, incorporating assessment, risk assessment, risk management, care planning, case management, crisis interventions, and time-limited care coordination to support young people with complex mental health needs, along with their families and carers.
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.
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.
We encourage you to contact Mathews Sebastian or Sasha Connolly on 08 6382 3700 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
Area profile
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.
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online at https://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 Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for reference. Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the essential selection criteria (as outlined in the JDF), including examples that demonstrate your knowledge, experience, and skills, in no more than three (3) pages.
- A Cover Letter explaining why you are applying and outlining your suitability for this position.
- 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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