Service Manager

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s).
What is our Service Manager role?
The State Forensic Mental Health Services (SFMHS) provides mental health services for individuals with mental illness associated with high-risk behaviours and who are typically involved in the criminal justice system. Our services are delivered across a variety of settings including inpatient beds, community, prisons, and courts. There has been substantial recent State Government investment in forensic mental health services, including the establishment of two new Child and Adolescent teams (one community based and one in Youth Detention) and significant additional services as part of the implementation of the Criminal Law Mental Impairment (CLMI) Act. Funding has been committed for a new adult sub-acute unit and a child and adolescent forensic mental health units, with further announcements expected.

For more information on the State Forensic Mental Health Service within North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), please visit our website.

As a member of the SFMHS Leadership Team, the Service Manager in consultation with the State Forensic Co-Directors, is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating and reporting on designated service areas. In line with North Metropolitan Health Services safety, quality and performance frameworks, is responsible for the business and financial resources of designated clinical and non - clinical areas to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality and efficient consumer care.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What We Offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Rachel Zombor, Co-Director State Forensics on , to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you'll like it here
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter (max 4 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role, addressing the selection criteria and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

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

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.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.