Executive Director Child And Adolescent Mental Health - Relocate To

Unlock your potential in a transformative executive leadership role! Join the CAHS Executive Team and play a pivotal role in shaping decisions on comprehensive Mental Health issues, making a lasting impact on the health ecosystem.
Don't miss this chance to call Perth, Western Australia your home. Perth offers a fantastic lifestyle in one of the sunniest cities in the world. Relocation assistance is available for suitable applicants.
_This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for five (5) years, with the possibility of extension(s)._
VCID No. 877700
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking an outstanding individual for the position of Executive Director - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) who is committed to leading and managing change across multiple levels. You will focus on delivering high quality health outcomes and meet the future expectation of stakeholders, including the CAHS Board. An opportunity to contribute to decision making on whole of health issues as a member of the CAHS Executive Team is on offer.
About CAMHS and our Directorates
CAMHS objective is to meet the unique needs of each child. Our CAMHS community-based teams play a pivotal role in addressing Mental Health crises among children. Services include thorough assessments, safety measures, short-term stabilisation, and comprehensive planning for ongoing care. We also provide supplementary care for children facing severe and enduring Mental Health concerns, ensuring that each child receives the necessary support within a community setting
Community CAMHS - Community CAMHS offers Mental Health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
Specialist Services and Day Programs - The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex Mental Health needs.
Acute CAMHS - Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children's Hospital has a Mental Health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Consultation Liaison, Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.
About the Position:
As the Executive Director of CAMHS, you'll possess the ability to perform collaboratively in a senior leadership team, identify and manage risk, and achieve strategic and operational priorities for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is an essential requirement for the successful candidate. Working within a multidisciplinary environment encompassing services based in the Community and within Perth's only dedicated Paediatric Tertiary Environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for achieving excellence in healthcare.
Candidates will need to possess skills and experience across the following areas:
Strategic Leadership and Accountability
Communication, Consultation and Engagement
Specific skills relevant to Clinical Services and Operational Responsibilities
A commitment to Governance, Integrity, and Safety and Quality.
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact _Valerie Jovanovic, Chief Executive on or via _email
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
How to Apply
We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. 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 the selection criteria in no more than 3 pages.
A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.
Please provide 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).
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.
Please note that an executive search is also forming part of the process which may extend beyond the closing date.
Relocation: CAHS is willing to consider providing visa sponsorship opportunities for suitable applicants and provide relocation assistance including temporary accommodation and airfares (if applicable).
Other 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.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
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: ._
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £72,960.91-£138,937.13 per year
Work Location: In person