Government of Western Australia Jobs for Indigenous Mental Health Liaison Officer

Job Title: Indigenous Mental Health Liaison Officer

Position No: Pool Ref GL180

Location: Mt Claremont

Closing Date: 2013-12-31 4:00 PM

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term appointments to 31 December 2013 with a possibility of extension

There are currently 4 Full Time positions available

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

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Act, 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.

Pursuant of Section 50 (d) and Section 27 (2), the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent and Male.

Pursuant of Section 50 (d) and Section 27 (2), the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent and Female.

A current C class driver's licence is a requirement for this role.

Other Conditions: This position is subject to a Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/default.htm

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

1. The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
2. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
3. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2013.

Successful applicants to this recruitment process may also be considered for placements at other WA Mental Health Services.

Job Share: Job Share arrangements may be considered.

Position Profile: Do you wish to be a part of the new Specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Service (SAMHS), Department of Health, Western Australia?

SAMHS is offering exciting career opportunities for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people/professionals to work and engage with Aboriginal people and communities in a "Holistic" Whole of Family, Whole of Life service delivery model incorporating strong Aboriginal traditional and cultural elements within the medical model.

You will be a part of a Perth metropolitan-based multidisciplinary health team including:

• Psychiatry/Medical
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Indigenous Mental Health Professionals
• Welfare Officers
• Youth Workers and
• Aboriginal Traditional Healers/Aboriginal Elders.

You will work collaboratively with all service providers (Mainstream, Forensics, Corrective Services, Community Controlled, Non-Government and Private sectors) within the Social Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health Continuum.

SAMHS and the Department of Health WA are committed to creating a strong Indigenous Mental Health workforce.

Training opportunities exist where relevant for employees of this Service to encourage progression towards higher learning.

We require a pool of applicants to fill the roles of 4 Indigenous Mental Health Liaison Officers. We are seeking at least 1 male and 1 female Liaison Officer under Section 27(a) of the Equal Opportunity Act. These roles provide an important service liaising & negotiating with Aboriginal communities & health professionals in Western Australia for the development, planning and implementation of culturally appropriate Mental Health Services. You will provide counselling and support, community development, education and training services, and clinical/cultural consultancy to Health professionals / community based workers and other service providers. As an Indigenous Mental Health Liaison Officer, you will maintain small caseload of clients.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 9% employer contributed superannuation. (Via Govt Employee Superannuation Board) www.gesb.wa.gov.au
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Michael Mitchell on 08 9347 6674 or via email at Michael.mitchell@health.wa.gov.au or Barbara Ahmat on 08 9347 6910 or via email at Barbara.ahmat@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Alternatively you can request for an application information package to be sent to you by calling 08 9480 9307.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 1300 553 680.

EMAILED, LATE APPLICATIONS, OR ADDING ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME OF THE VACANCY.

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