Recovery Centre Coordinator

WA Country Health Service; Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WA Country Health Service’s Broome Community Recovery Centre is seeking a highly capable Recovery Centre Coordinator to lead mental health recovery programs, focusing on engaging clients in culturally appropriate ways and expanding access to services beyond traditional settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, driving program implementation, and embedding a recovery-based approach to improve health outcomes in a remote Western Australia community.

Qualifications

• An understanding of what a recovery based framework means for a mental health services
• The ability to engage well with internal and external stakeholders and build positive working relationships
• Skills in being able to implement change and ensure an effective recovery based mental health program is embedded within the Broome Community Recovery Centre.

Job description

This is a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile

The Recovery Centre Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership, coordination and implementation for Mental Health recovery programs at the Broome Community Recovery Centre (BCRC), which aims to create a supportive environment that engages mental health clients in a more culturally appropriate way outside the traditional health service environment in order to increase access to health services and promote healthy behaviours.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

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:

• An understanding of what a recovery based framework means for a mental health services
• The ability to engage well with internal and external stakeholders and build positive working relationships
• Skills in being able to implement change and ensure an effective recovery based mental health program is embedded within the Broome Community Recovery Centre.

Employee Benefits

• 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 Sarah Mackenzie Dodds on 0472 561 064.

Applicants Are Required To Provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 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

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.

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 WACHS 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under). WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

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.