Lived Experience Coordinator

Salary HSO Level G7 $122,597 - $130,265 per annum pro rata Location Nedlands, WA Unit/Division Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services > Operations - Service Unit 2 - Mental Health Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time 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. CAHS helps children grow and thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join our team. Our team-oriented approach allows for extensive clinical upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of all levels. About the Role We are currently inviting applications for the role of Lived Experience Coordinator. To be eligible, you must have: - Extensive personal lived or living experience of mental health challenges and recovery, or significant experience supporting a child or young person through their mental health journey. - A proven ability to apply your lived experience and the principles of lived experience practice to inform and enhance service development and delivery. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the CAMHS management teams to support the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Lived Experience (Peer) Mental Health program. Key Responsibilities - Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and support to Lived Experience (Peer) workers, and contribute to training initiatives within the Mental Health Services team. - Act as a change agent, offering expert guidance and working alongside leadership and operational teams to embed lived experience, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approaches into service models and practices. How to Apply We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address to apply online. Your application should contain the following: - A current resume and cover letter summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. - Written statement addressing Essential Criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum. - Name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct line manager/supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees. 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. Role related questions Contact Clare Henderson – Lived Experience Coordinator via clare.henderson@health.wa.gov.au or 0400 356 988 with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submitting your application 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 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. Policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity check as part of the appointment process. As well as the criminal record screening, applicants may be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your 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 22/02/2027. About our CAMHS Directorates - 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 – includes Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone, supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs. - Acute CAMHS – based at Perth Children’s Hospital, with a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Psychiatric 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 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. WA Health Commitment WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service and encourages applications from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Aboriginal Workforce We are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. 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 For adjustments to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries, contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au. Lodgement Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or Email Applications Late or email applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr