Coordinator Office of Mental Health Executive CAMHS
Child and Adolescent Health Service
Perth,
Western australia,
Australia
Health and Care
Job posted on May 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Bring your exceptional leadership, organization and problem-solving skills to this exciting executive support role at the CAMHS Corporate Office!
Vacancy Reference No. 671667
This is a appointment for Permanent Full Time at 76 hours per fortnight
We currently have one Full Position available - Part Time (minimum 60.8 hours) Fixed Term and Job Share arrangements may be considered
About Our Team
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.
About The Role
As the Coordinator Office of Mental Health Executive, you will have a challenging and dynamic role that encompasses overseeing the activities and resources of the CAMHS Executive Office; managing the corporate administration and business support teams; providing support to Executives of CAMHS including advising on issues affecting health service delivery, preparing reports, briefing notes and presentations.
You will also provide high level executive and project support to the Executives of CAMHS, which includes collaborating with project stakeholders to manage project roadblocks and develop innovative solutions to issues that arise.
CAMHS is continually evolving our services with a focus on enabling safe and best practices in the way we deliver care; the Coordinator Office of Mental Health Executive will be instrumental in enabling this.
Come join our team and play a part in shaping the state of mental health service in WA!
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 attachments/information:
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jill Pascoe, Executive Director CAMHS, at 0487 429 370 or jill.pascoe@health.wa.gov.au 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.
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). Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.
Other Conditions: 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.
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.
About Our CAMHS Directorates
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: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
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.
APPLY NOW
Vacancy Reference No. 671667
This is a appointment for Permanent Full Time at 76 hours per fortnight
We currently have one Full Position available - Part Time (minimum 60.8 hours) Fixed Term and Job Share arrangements may be considered
About Our Team
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.
About The Role
As the Coordinator Office of Mental Health Executive, you will have a challenging and dynamic role that encompasses overseeing the activities and resources of the CAMHS Executive Office; managing the corporate administration and business support teams; providing support to Executives of CAMHS including advising on issues affecting health service delivery, preparing reports, briefing notes and presentations.
You will also provide high level executive and project support to the Executives of CAMHS, which includes collaborating with project stakeholders to manage project roadblocks and develop innovative solutions to issues that arise.
CAMHS is continually evolving our services with a focus on enabling safe and best practices in the way we deliver care; the Coordinator Office of Mental Health Executive will be instrumental in enabling this.
Come join our team and play a part in shaping the state of mental health service in WA!
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 attachments/information:
- Review the selection criteria in the attached Job Description Form and provide a response of no more than 3 pages that includes the following:
- What interests you about the Coordinator Office of Mental Health Executive role at CAMHS to apply?
- Provide in-depth examples that demonstrate your knowledge, skills and abilities towards Essential Criteria 1 to 6 – refer to the Job Description Form attached.
- Acurrent resume which summarizes your knowledge, skills, and experience applicable to this role
- Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should be a current or previous Line Manager/Supervisor (within the last 2 years). We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jill Pascoe, Executive Director CAMHS, at 0487 429 370 or jill.pascoe@health.wa.gov.au 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.
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). Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.
Other Conditions: 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.
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.
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.
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: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
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.