Senior Project Officer

Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership in the planning, development and implementation of the recommendations related to Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) review.

Support the organisational change development, implementation and review of frameworks, policies, systems, and processes that support the key project deliverables to be achieved within the identified target dates.

Provide definitive high-level strategic advice to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with the broader SMHS Reform team and other SMHS project managers to ensure that the delivery of strategic reform programs is consistent and integrated across SMHS.

Develop highly effective and productive relationships and manage networks with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Undertake specific project management functions associated with the SMHS Reform Program in a health services environment including CAMHS system linkages with external agencies.

The Role:

1. Provide high-level advice and contribute to the formulation of strategies, plans, policies, systems, and processes for the development of evidence-based service delivery frameworks for CAMHS in accordance with the project implementation plan and relevant legislation, Government policy, contemporary practice, and quality guidelines.
2. Provide leadership, establish goals and strategies, and drive the implementation and ongoing management of the CAMHS initiatives associated with the project.
3. Undertake the preparation and provision of high-level briefings and advice regarding strategy, policy and regulation issues associated with the CAMHS reform project including the implications for SMHS and the broader reform program.
4. Ensure compliance with relevant policies, practices, procedures, codes of conduct and probity requirements.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Team:

• The Statewide CAMHS is undergoing expansion, which includes new and tailored mental health programs for children and youth.
• The CAMHS Reform Team works with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to plan, deliver, and review the CAMHS Reform Program.
• This is an opportunity to be part of dynamic and innovative Child and Adolescent Mental Health service reform in a supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2025.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $124,371 - $130,905 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

•  525757, 528458 Senior Project Officer - CAMHS Reform Band 7 (Oct 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
•  525757, 528458 Senior Project Officer - CAMHS Reform Band 7 (Oct 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information 

Simone Caynes

Position: Program Manager - CAMHS Strategic Development and Corporate Support 
Phone: 0448 747 ***
Email: *************@ths.tas.gov.au

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