CRVCID. 755739
This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment, at 15.2 hours per fortnight (0.2 FTE) for up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or 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 role Research Officer position responsible for initiating, developing, conducting, evaluating and research within the services of the Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Provides support to, consultancy and teaches clinicians involved in the research.
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. Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a comprehensive CAMHS research program, including research databases, reporting systems, KPI development, outcome measurement, audit processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead the analysis, evaluation, publication, and presentation of research findings, including long-term studies that measure the effectiveness and impact of CAMHS research programs.
- Provide specialist research advice and contribute to the development of policies, guidelines, standards and strategies to support clinical research activities across CAMHS.
- Establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, providing consultation and support on research protocols, governance requirements, reporting processes, and collaboration with health services, universities and external agencies.
- Ensure compliance with CAHS governance, safety, quality and legislative requirements, while promoting continuous improvement, protected patient care, and organisational objectives.
Requirements 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 of your tertiary qualifications. (Essential criteria 1).
- A written statement addressing Essential Criteria per the Form,
including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum.
- A statement addressing the following suitability criteria:
- Demonstrated experience and expert level in conducting sensitive and culturally appropriate stakeholder consultations within child and adolescent mental health settings, including clinicians, service leaders, and consumers and carers with lived experience.
- Must be able to work the part-time hours of 15.2hours
- 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 Laura Dondzilo– Research Manager via
[email protected] or 08 6389 5800 with any specific questions related to this role.
Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Form.
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.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.
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 required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
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.
Support for your interview process
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. You can reach the team via
[email protected] or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
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 three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over 7000 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
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
📌 Research Officer (Perth)
🏢 Child and Adolescent Health Service
📍 Perth