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.

This Recruitment Pool is for Casual appointments for up to approximately 3 hours per week as required, for up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension(s).

We have separate positions at Subiaco and Wanneroo Community Clinics.

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. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Sarah O’Dea on (08) 9489 7200 or email [email protected] .

About this role

The Community Adult Mental Health Service, part of NMHS provides specialist mental health assessment and treatment for people with mental health needs living in the community. Community clinics are situated at Butler, Wanneroo, Mirrabooka, Osborne Park and Subiaco.

The clinics are staffed by multidisciplinary teams including Medical staff, Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Welfare Officers, Aboriginal Mental Health Workers and Peer Support Workers, and supported by General Practice Liaison Officers and Community Development Officers. Services are coordinated by Community Treatment Teams, Assessment and Treatment Teams, Intensive Clinical Outreach Teams, NMHS MH Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Teams, Obstetric Liaison Consultation Service and Post-natal Teams.

Community Adult Mental Health also includes the Neuromodulation Service and the Creative Expression Centre for Arts Therapy (CECAT), a therapeutic creative arts service that utilises a range of creative mediums and processes to assist in mental illness recovery.

The Consumer Consultant contributes a consumer perspective to guide the Adult Community Mental Health Service in service planning, development and evaluation of programs. In this role you will identify and engage relevant consumer networks, promoting and coordinating consumer participation and feedback processes that will enable contribution to planning, development, evaluation and system wide improvement.

What we are looking for

We are encouraging applications from experienced individuals with lived experience as a primary consumer of mental health services (previously at Subiaco / Wanneroo) or currently at another community mental health service) and an understanding of the challenges of living with a mental illness and recovery to join our fantastic Community Mental Health Service teams at either Subiaco or Wanneroo.

You will be a thoughtful and articulate individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships promote 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.

What we offer

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

• Generous salary packaging     
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• 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 Sarah O’Dea on (08) 9489 7200.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch the video to find out what they have to say.  

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 resume that shows your qualifications and experience relevant to this role;
• A statement in no more than 2 pages addressing the Essential Selection Criteria as outlined in the attached JDF; and
• 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: To be eligible for a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

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 01 July 2024. 

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.