This is for a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Position Profile: Are you a passionate mental health professional looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, adolescents, and families? The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Goldfields is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Health Skilled
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health to join our multidisciplinary Community Mental Health team in Kalgoorlie. In this rewarding role, you will provide specialised assessment, treatment, and case management services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families across the Goldfields region. About the Region The Goldfields region is one of Western Australia's most unique and diverse locations, spanning the Goldfields-Esperance area. Home to thriving communities, rich Aboriginal culture, and world-class mining and tourism industries, the region offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities, professional challenges, and the chance to make a genuine community impact.

About the Role
As a Senior Health Professional, you will:
- Deliver specialised mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Manage a complex caseload and provide comprehensive case management services.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, GPs, hospitals, community organisations, and other service providers.
- Develop strong partnerships and shared-care arrangements to support client outcomes.
- Participate in clinical review, supervision, quality improvement, and service development activities. Suitability Criteria Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements.



The suitability requirements below are derived from the

Job Description
Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:
- Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive mental health assessment, evidence-based interventions, comprehensive risk assessment & safety planning.
- Ability to provide culturally safe, person-centred, individualised care in a remote setting.
- Strong communication and relational skills with consumers, families, colleagues and external stakeholders, including engagement in inter-agency liaison and collaboration.
- Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload, with acute presentations.
- Ability to provide guidance, support and supervision to junior members of staff Employee Benefits In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation 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 For Further Job Related Information We encourage you to contact Kate Illich on 08 9088 6277. Applicants are required to provide:




- A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 2-3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Further information

about the role
, including key duties please see the

Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ). Eligibility to Apply To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. 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 adaptable 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. Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be r

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