Location: Hedland, WA

MP Year 1 – 6 $507,040 – $603,270

(Inclusive of Arrangement A base salary between $337,820 - $400,247, 10.5% superannuation contributions, $30,996 Professional Development Allowance & 39.5% On-Call Allowance)

This position is also entitled to a Head of Department Allowance.

This is a Recruitment Pool for 1x Full Time appointment for up to 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s). Part-time and Job share arrangements will be considered.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Director Clinical Services Mental Health is responsible for clinical governance and leadership in relation to clinical service delivery in partnership with the Regional Manager of Mental Health for Hedland (Pilbara East). The Director Clinical Services Mental Health services a key member of the regional Pilbara team providing clinical services where required and ensures the strategic development, coordination, integration, monitoring and evaluation of the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) – Pilbara Mental Health Service.

Suitable candidates must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent). You will have demonstrated highly developed clinical skills and experience working with people with Mental Health problems and co-morbidities in a variety of settings with the ability to provide clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams.

You must have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work as an effective team member, promote positive peer, line management relationships and be able to provide accredited undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision & demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

ABOUT THE REGION

The Pilbara is WA’s second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory border to the east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara’s southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields regions. The region covers a total area of 507,896sq km (including offshore islands). Most of the inhabitants are located in the western third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few inhabitants. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State’s largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquefied natural gas.

The Pilbara Mental Health & Drug Service (PMHDS) is a community based Mental Health Service, outreaching the other towns and communities, with in-reach as a Consultation Liaison (CL) service to the regional hospitals (ED/wards).

The service is divided into three community teams:

• Pilbara West – Adult/Youth – For Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham, Point Sampson, Pannawonica and Onslow. Situated on Karratha Health Campus.
• Pilbara East – Adult/Youth – For Hedland, Marble Bar, Nullagine, Newman, Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Western Desert. Situated as Head Office in Hedland Health Campus and a small satellite clinic at Newman.
• Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) - <18 years old – serving the entire region with main Clinic at Karratha, smaller clinics at Hedland and Newman, and outreach to the Inland Pilbara, and other sites as needed.

This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 05/08/2024

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

For clinical queries, we encourage you to contact Dr Samir Heble, Director of Psychiatry on 08 6553 0815 or email Samir.heble@health.wa.gov.au

For administrative queries, please contact Roger Golling, Regional Manager for Mental Health on 08 9174 1247 or Roger.golling@health.wa.gov.au

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.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are advised to apply online via MedJobs WA by providing the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria listed on the attached Job Description Form. (maximum 6 pages)
• A detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the selection criteria. (maximum 6 pages)

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. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Please note you must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used to communicate with you during the process.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au during business hours.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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