Address- Join our groundbreaking initiative – help shape the future of a new peer support program.
- Make a long-term positive impact on the well-being of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.
VCID No. 897433
This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment for 24 months with possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About the Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program
The Chronic Illness Peer Support Service (ChIPS) is a vibrant new program within the Department of Adolescent Medicine at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), and first of its kind in Western Australia. Consumer driven and based on peer support and youth participation, it aims to improve the lives of young people aged 12-25 living with a chronic illness or rare disease.
The four core components to the program are facilitated groups, social events, camps and leadership activities. Participants share their health and illness experiences, make connections, learn from each other and have opportunities to do things they would not usually be able to without the support ChIPS provides.
The program is based on a well proven model that has been operating at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne for over twenty years, where it has benefited hundreds of adolescents.
To hear from the RCH participants themselves, please watch this short video:
This 2-year pilot at PCH has been made possible through funding from the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Stan Peron Foundation, and in collaboration with the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to join our team and lead and manage our Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate a youth-focused and outcome-oriented approach to project management and ensure our program is sustainable and responsive to the emerging needs of children and families in our care.
Reporting to the Head of Department, you will implement peer support programs focused on fostering an inclusive environment where young people can share experiences, improve confidence, connect with other young people with chronic illnesses, improve treatment adherence and engagement with healthcare teams, develop leadership skills, organise events, and advocate for others.
You will supervise a Peer Support Worker and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and manage projects, and initiatives to support our program objectives and promote friendly and evidence-based service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and delivering planning, implementation and evaluation of the projects and programs, in keeping with the priorities and operational objectives of the Department of Adolescent Medicine .
- Undertaking research and analysis of information that informs strategic decision making and project planning, implementation, evaluation.
- Leading agreed project activities, including project management, preparing and maintaining project schedules, communications and status reports, applications for further funding, and maintaining sound project documentation and records.
- Consulting with relevant stakeholders internally and externally to plan, implement and evaluate projects.
- Adopting a risk management approach to projects, identifying key project risks and assisting in their resolution.
The ideal candidate will have lived experience of having or caring for someone with a chronic illness, experience working with young people, and experience with project management including financial reporting. Experience from a healthcare setting, research and analytical skills will be of benefit.
About CAHS:
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here
How to apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
- A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Matthew Edwards, Clinical Nurse Specialist on 0481 064 *** or email with any specific questions related to this role.
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Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
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.
CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au
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