We currently have a Permanent 1.0 FTE position available to fill; Full Time or Part Time may be considered. Job Share Arrangements may also be considered.

VCID No. 926335

Position Profile: 

Acute Child and Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is seeking Lived Experience (Peer) Coordinators to join their team within the Eating Disorders Service (EDS). EDS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years experiencing eating disorder symptoms. Currently there is availability for Peer Support Coordinator roles for both Consumer Peers and Carer Peers.  

As a Carer Peer Coordinator, you will draw on your experience and perspective of witnessing, walking alongside and supporting a child or young person who has experienced recovery from an eating disorder, to provide peer support to families and carers of young people accessing CAMHS EDS.

As a Consumer Peer Coordinator, you will draw on your first-hand experience and perspectives of eating disorder service use and recovery, to provide peer support to young people accessing CAMHS EDS.  

These roles also assist with the coordination of the operations of the Peer Work function across the CAMHS – Eating Disorders Service.

This includes:  

• Mentorship of external consumer peers and carer peers to work with young people and their families.   
• Education and training for the sector as well as contributing to research.
• Participate as an active member of the MDT within the CAMHS EDS service, providing a unique perspective based on lived experience.
• As a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will assist young people and their families to identify their needs and navigate the mental health system, and bring empowerment, hope and connection to support better mental health outcomes.  

As such, to be considered for this role you will need to have both: 

• Substantial lived or living experience of either caring for a child or young person through eating disorder challenges and recovery, or a personal experience of eating disorder recovery, combined with:
• An ability to meaningfully and purposefully use your lived experience to provide peer support to the family, carers, and young people who access our service.
• You will have a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, equal relevant qualifications in Peer Work Practice, or more than 2 years’ experience in a paid peer work position.
• You will be asked to provide a brief outline of your mental health related lived experience as part of the written application process.
• CAMHS encourages applicants to follow safe sharing practices to ensure the psychological safety of yourself and panel members throughout the recruitment process.   

When addressing this criterion, it is not essential to share your detailed personal story. Instead, focus on the lessons you have learned, your unique knowledge and perspective gained through your lived experience.   

Please refer to the document – Things to Consider When Applying for a Lived Experience Role.   

Joining the team will give you the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children, adolescents and Western Australian families. 

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 is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

Eligibility:

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 

This position 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

Selection Criteria:

Please see the attached Job Description Form.
 
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Desley Davies, A/Service Manager on 08 6456 0201.

How to Apply:

Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

For your written application please provide the following:

• A statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (as outlined in the attached Job Description Form) in no more than 2 pages.
• A current resume that summarises your work experience and how you meet the requirements of the position. Your resume should be no longer than 3 pages and include contact information for two 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. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. 

When we assess your application, we will consider how well you meet the job requirements and how you can contribute positively to the values of our organisation. 

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.

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.

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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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.
   
Job Share arrangements may be considered.

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.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:  [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Support Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

A position description is attached.