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SalaryMP Year 1-9 $644.98 - $820.23 per session (inclusive of base salary and applicable allowances)
Work Type: Sessional
Unit/Directorate: Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services (MHPHDS) WA Eating Disorder Specialist Service (WAEDSS)
Location: Northbridge
Closing Date: 2024-01-15 4:00 PM
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This vacancy is for Fixed Term Part Time (Sessional) appointment at up to 8 x 4-hour sessions per fortnight for 5 years with possibility of extension(s).
Are you an experienced Consultant Physician who is passionate about making a difference to eating disorder treatment in Western Australia?
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 Fiona Cartwright on 08 9227 4373 or email .
About us
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) 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: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/
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.
Please refer to the attached flyer to find out more about this key role in a new and developing multi-disciplinary specialist eating disorder service.
In this exciting role you will:
Provide specialist medical assessment, intervention, consultation and liaison for individuals experiencing a range of severe and complex eating disorders.
The position reports to the Consultant Psychiatrist.
What we are looking for
Highly capable and values-driven individuals to join our Eating Disorders Services team. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality outcomes. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference.
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 & 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
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Generous salary packaging
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- A smoke free environment
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location-based allowances
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Fiona Cartwright on 08 9227 4373.
We think you’ll like it here
Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.
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 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria as listed in the attached Job Description Form (available online at
- A copy of your resume summarising your experience and achievements relevant to this position.
- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: .
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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
