Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator (50D) to Mental Health

Agency: Child and Adolescent Health Service

Perth WA

Indigenous and Multicultural Services (Community Services and Development)

Contract/Temp, Full time

Mental Health Care

Mental Health

Health Services

This is a Fixed Term opportunity offering 1 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for 6 months with the possibility of extension and permanency.

About Our Team:

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.

About the Role:

The Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator (50D) position is based at the CAMHS Corporate Office in Nedlands.  The role works with the CAHS and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service management teams in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Aboriginal Mental Health Service providing mentoring and support to Aboriginal mental health professionals and workers, undertaking stakeholder consultation and liaison. Provides cultural leadership to the mental health service in consultation with the CAHS Director of Aboriginal Health.

Key Responsibilities Summary

Provide leadership, consultation, and strategic advice on the development, implementation, and coordination of Aboriginal Mental Health Services.

Supervise, mentor, and support Aboriginal Mental Health staff, contributing to recruitment, performance development, and culturally respectful workforce practices.

Lead the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, and reporting processes to support service delivery and compliance requirements.

Collaborate with CAMHS teams, Aboriginal health services, Elders, communities, and traditional healers to develop integrated and culturally responsive models of care.

Facilitate culturally respectful assessment, treatment, case management, advocacy, and support for Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.

Lead and deliver education, training, and professional development initiatives to enhance cultural capability and Aboriginal mental health knowledge across the workforce.

Develop and maintain effective partnerships with community organisations, service providers, Elders, and key stakeholders to strengthen service coordination and community engagement.

Contribute to governance, quality improvement, safety, and continuous service development activities while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and standards.

CAHS values:?To achieve our vision of?healthy kids, healthy communities, 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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

A current resume and cover letter which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

Evidence Pursuant to section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunities Act, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent (Essential Criteria 1)

Evidence of your tertiary qualification Tertiary qualification in Aboriginal Mental Health (or equivalent health or social science) or significant relevant experience (Essential criteria 2).

A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 3-8 and Desirable Criteria 1 and 2 as per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum.

The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Kay Hlaing – Co with any specific questions related to this role.

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Service Director via kay.hlaing@health.wa.gov.au or 08 6456 5800