CRVCID No. 752310

This is for three Permanent Full Time roles for 3.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalent)

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 Worker (50D) position is based at the CAMHS community offices in Petro Metro – North, East and South offices. You will be responsible for working as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team and enhances the accessibility of mental health services to Aboriginal children, adolescents and their families and communities.

Key Responsibilities Summary

- Provide culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal children, adolescents and their families through mental health assessment, crisis intervention, treatment, recovery-focused programs, advocacy and care planning.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary mental health teams, providing cultural advice and guidance on Aboriginal community, family and cultural matters to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Act as a cultural advocate and community liaison, building partnerships with Aboriginal health services, community organisations, consumers, carers and families to strengthen engagement with mental health services.
- Contribute to education, training and community development initiatives, including cross-cultural training, development of assessment tools, treatment approaches and community mental health programs.
- Support service planning,



evaluation and continuous improvement, contributing to policies, procedures, resource development, data collection and the ongoing enhancement of Aboriginal mental health services.

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.

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 Pursuant to section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunities Act, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent (Essential Criteria 1)
- A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2-6 and Desirable Criteria 1 and 5 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.

Role related questions:

We encourage you to contact Kay Hlaing – Co Service Director via [email protected] or 08 6456 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 Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role.

Selection Criteria:

Please see the attached Job Description 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.

This Position Is Subject To a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For Further Information Please Refer To The WWC Website At

📌 Aboriginal Mental Health Worker (Australia)
🏢 Child and Adolescent Health Service
📍 Australia