Description:
CRVCID No. 662445This is a recruitment pool for Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
CAHS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and promoting an inclusive and values-based workplace culture. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse people, people who are alternatively abled or possessing disabilities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 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.
About Our Team
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia provides comprehensive mental health services to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years following a holistic and patient-centred approach. Children and families are referred to CAMHS by their GP, School, treating therapist or other community organisation. CAMHS provides recovery-focused programs and services in the community and in hospital settings.
The CAMHS Reform Team collaborates with stakeholders to deliver organisational transformation and improvement projects as well as system-wide programs. CAMHS is transforming its services in line with ICA Taskforce recommendations, the CAMHS Reform Team plays a critical role in current and upcoming transformation projects and activities.
About The Role
As a Project Officer , you will coordinate and implement project initiatives and strategies as a part of the CAMHS Reform Program. You will collaborate with the team to facilitate program/project governance and deliver on outcomes within the agreed scope and timeline. This includes consulting and liaising with relevant stakeholders as appropriate and assisting in the delivery contemporary project and change management processes, to implement service models and coordinate resources.
What You Will Bring
- Ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams to gain cooperation to achieve program/project objectives
- Well developed communication skills with ability to foster effective relationships at all levels
- A team player outlook with resourcefulness and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
We welcome your application via the ‘ Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages
- A current resume outlining your most recent and relevant work experience
- Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees who must be a current or previous (within the last 2 years) direct Line Manager. Please note that colleagues will not be accepted as a professional reference.
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 .
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).
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.
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 July 2026.
Working At CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people.
Consisting of over 6500 employees CAHS offers a number of employment benefits including:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation
- Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living, mortgage and a number of other options
- Flexible leave arrangements and benefits
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/Assistance Values based work culture
- Staff wellbeing focus
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), Paediatric Psychiatric Inpatient In-Reach Team (PPIRT), Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.
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.
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: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Lodgment 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.
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