Co-Director Mental Health Specialties

Do you have a passion for driving transformation in a patient centred environment? Do you have strong leadership skills and focus on supporting a journey of change and transition? If so, please read on.

Please be aware that there are two (2) vacancies available, one that is a newly created position, Co-Director Specialities (this advertisement) and the other opportunity is advertised separately, Co-Director Community Adult Mental Health Services.

Both opportunities are available for full time permanent appointment. Should additional leadership positions (similar to this advertised position) become available in the future, this process may be used to fill those vacancies.

About These Roles

The Co-Directors are part of the leadership team within Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services (MHPHDS). These roles play a significant contribution to our ongoing service improvement agenda, facilitate change management and the development of a culture that supports our continuous improvement of clinical practice, business and process outcomes. The roles are also responsible for operational management of human, financial and physical resources across the teams they are responsible for.

The Co-Director Specialities works with two (2) Medical Co-Directors and has leadership oversight across these specialised areas: Older Adult Mental Health Services, Youth Inpatient and Community services, Eating Disorder Services, Neurosciences and Centre for Clinical Intervention. Additional information about these various services areas can be found on our internet page.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced practitioner to join the MHPHDS leadership team.

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.

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 Dr Theresa Marshall, Executive Director on 0466 469 604 or email Theresa.marshall@health.wa.gov.au

Area Profile

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.nmamhs.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.

What We Offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here
• 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 Dr Theresa Marshall, Executive Director on 0466 469 604 or email Theresa.marshall@health.wa.gov.au

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 covering letter that focuses on how you align to the values of North Metropolitan Health Services (page 3 of the Job Description Form)
• A response of up to 4 pages, detailing how you meet the position requirements as listed in the Job Description Form
• A current Resume or CV
• The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
  
  

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.

We look forward to receiving your application.