Welfare Officer

Level/Salary: HSO Level 4 $90,666 - $96,409 per annum pro rata Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Unit/Directorate: North Metropolitan Mental Health Service > State Forensic Mental Health Service Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? This recruitment process is for Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time / Part-Time and Casual appointments in the State Forensic Mental Health Service (SFMHS) within our Admitted Service. Fixed term and casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have one full time permanent position, and one part time fixed term position available. Full time, part time and job share arrangements will be considered. This Role Sits within the SFMHS Allied Health Admitted Service, supporting adult consumers within our current 45-bed inpatient forensic service. Assesses and prioritises the welfare needs of inpatients within a complex and sensitive environment, and implements appropriate interventions. Provides practical and direct assistance with accessing welfare supports and services, including liaising with government and non-government service providers to facilitate appropriate support. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support consumer outcomes. About you You are passionate about working as a Welfare Officer and supporting vulnerable consumers. You have the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families and external agencies. You are able to work collaboratively and effectively as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team. You are a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships contribute to high quality patient care. While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During this selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values. About SFMHS This role is part of the wider SFMHS, which provides mental health services to adults, children and adolescents with serious mental illness associated with high risk behaviours and who are typically involved in the criminal justice system. Our multidisciplinary services are delivered across a variety of settings including 45 inpatient beds, the community, prisons, detention, and courts, in partnership with The Department of Justice and other health providers. It’s an exciting time of expansion within SFMHS with substantial State Government investment in forensic mental health services. Funding of over $185 million has been committed for new adult and child and adolescent forensic mental health units, with further announcements expected. Additional services are also being implemented in relation to the Criminal Law Mental Impairment (CLMI) Act reform with growth occurring across all service streams. This is a chance to join an expanding specialty team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to clinical excellence – while also fostering a positive, collegial work culture. For more information on working in Western Australia and within the State Forensic Mental Health Service within NMHS, you can visit these websites. NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including: Generous salary packaging to increase take‑home pay Professional and career development opportunities Diverse and inclusive culture Eligibility to Apply Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. 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. While 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. North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the richness of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email View email address on click.appcast.io. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr