Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Community Development OfficerPosition No: 707907
Level/Salary: Level G7 $112,269 - $119,290 p.a pro rata
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time
Unit/Directorate: Mental Health Public Health and Dental Services - Adult Community Mental Health - Mirrabooka Community Mental Health and Osborne Community Mental Health
Location: Mirrabooka / Osborne Clinics
Closing Date: 2024-05-03 4:00 PM
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-This is for a Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time / Job Share appointment.Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.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. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Kim McDonald on 08 9406 7100.About this roleThis position develops, implements and evaluates consumer carer and community engagement strategies in community based mental health services in the government and non-government sectors; uses a Community Development framework to promote contemporary models of service provision that includes collaboration and partnerships, across the mental health sector.This role reports to the Service Manager.What we are looking forA highly capable and values-driven Community Development Officer to join our dynamic team at Adult Community Mental Health – Mirrabooka and Osborne Community Mental Health Clinics. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality 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.Area ProfileNMHS provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit:NMHS contains Western Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.What we offerIn addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Discounted public transport
- A smoke free environment
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location-based allowances
- A statement of no more than 3 pages explaining how you meet the Essential Selection Criteria (listed on page 5 of the attached JDF)
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager