Allied Health Assistant – Ward 5A

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This is a recruitment process is for Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time and Fixed Term - Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Position Profile And Role
We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Team.

You will assist with planning and implementing group and individual Allied Health programs at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Inpatient Unit under the direction and supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist or their delegate.

About Directorate
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit on Ward 5A at Perth Children's Hospital is the state-wide assessment and treatment facility for children and young people up to 16 years old with complex and acute mental health issues. It is a recovery-focused patient and family-centered service.

It offers a seven-day multidisciplinary program in a safe environment for voluntary and involuntary patients as authorised under the Mental Health Act

The unit offers short term assessment, brief intervention, and therapeutic group programs, depending on the needs of the patient.

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:

• Acurrent resume and cover letter which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.

• Completion of an approved Allied Health Assistant Training Program (or equivalent) or minimum first year completed of an Allied Health Degree (Masters or Bachelor's) (Essential Criteria 1).

• Assistant in Nursing Policy

• Please include up to three pages addressing the Essential Selection Criteria 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

• Please provide the 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.

Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached
Job Description Form
.

Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact
Kristy Riches
via
or
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 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments). Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

This position is subject to a
Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check
. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

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 30 September 2027.

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 Consultation Liaison, 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:

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.