Senior Project Officer - CAMHS Reform (525757)Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 27 October, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 7
Employment type:Full Time
Region:South
Location:16-18 Watchorn St
The Department of Health is seeking a motivated Senior Project Officer to join their Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Reform team located in Hobart.
The Role: Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of actions to take forward the recommendations related to Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) review.
Provides definitive high-level strategic advice to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.Collaborates with the broader Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) leadership team and other CYMHS project managers to ensure that the delivery of strategic reform programs is consistent and integrated.Develops highly effective and productive relationships and manages networks with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.Undertakes specific project management functions associated with the CYMHS Reform Program in a health services environment including CYMHS system linkages with external agencies.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team: The Statewide Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Reform Team works with all relevant stakeholders to implement actions to deliver the recommendations of the Statewide Mental Health Services CAMHS review.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic professional to join the team to provide high-level strategic and corporate support to the CYMHS reform program.
Existing and new services being planned and established include:
Out of Home Care Mental Health ProgramYouth Mental Health ProgramYouth Forensic Mental Health ProgramCommunity CYMHS Statewide Service Model.Benefits of working with Department of Health/Child and Youth Mental Health Services: Work/life balance, career development, professional development opportunities, working in a dynamic team environment, fast-paced environment.Details of Appointment: Fixed Term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP until 30 June 2025.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time and part-time vacancies.Salary: $124,371 - $130,905 per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Current Working with Children Registration*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.
It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.
This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant disciplineThe Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:Crimes of violenceSex related offencesSerious drug offencesCrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents: We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and selection criteria.
*Please note that our application process has changed.
Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format. Apply Online.
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This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please Note: All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.For More Information: Position: Program Manager - CYMHS Strategic Development and Corporate Support - Child and Youth Mental Health
Phone: 0448 747 452
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