Lived Experience Consultant

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Level/Salary: HSO Level G7 $112,269 - $119,290 p.a pro rata
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time
Unit/Directorate: WA Eating Disorders Outreach and Consultation Service (WAEDOCS)
Location: Nedlands
Closing Date: 2024-04-22 4:00 PM
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-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.This vacancy is for a Permanent Part Time appointment at 30.4 hours per fortnight (0.4FTE).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 emailAbout this roleThis senior Lived Experience position works as part of WA Eating Disorders Outreach and Consultation Service (WAEDOCS) team to provide and embed the Lived Experience (Peer) perspective into guidelines and strategy. Together with other clinicians in the service, the position supports and delivers training to consumers and stakeholders of the service and works collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to represent WAEDOCS in various forums.This role reports to the Director, Eating Disorders Services.What we are looking forWe are encouraging applications from emerging leaders with life changing lived/living experience of mental health issues, with a demonstrated ability to openly use learnt recovery strategies to their lives and practice, and who understand the treatment frameworks and key stakeholders in WA and natioanally, to join our fantastic WAEDOCS team. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships promote high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.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 offerIn addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging
• 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

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.Want to know more about this role?We encourage you to contact Fiona Cartwright on 08 9227 4373 or emailWe think you’ll like it hereOur 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 resume that shows your qualifications and experience relevant to this role;
• A statement in no more than 3 pages addressing the Essential Selection Criteria as outlined in the attached JDF; and
• 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.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.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.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.