Administrative Service Officer – Camhs Community Teams | Part-time Temporary

Closes: 28 April 2021

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3
Salary: $65,976 – $71,004 plus superannuation
Position No: 38098 – 01VAY
Directorate:
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 April 2021
Contact Officer: Charmaine Nicoll on or

About usOur Vision: Creating exceptional health care together.Our Role: To be a health service that is trusted by our community.Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)—a catchment of approximately 400,000 people. It also services the surrounding Southern New South Wales region which includes the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Palerang, Queanbeyan, Snowy River, Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley.CHS administers a range publicly funded health facilities, programs and services including but not limited to:

The Canberra Hospital: a modern 600-bed tertiary hospital providing trauma services and most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services.

University of Canberra Hospital Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research: a dedicated and purpose-built rehabilitation facility, with 140 inpatient beds, 75-day places and additional outpatient services.

Four Walk-in Centres: which provide free treatment for minor illness and injury.

Six community health centres: providing a range of general and specialist health services to people of all ages.

A range of community based health services including Early Childhood Services, Youth and Women’s Health, Dental Health, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services.

Overview of the work area and positionChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides assessment and treatment for young people up to the age of 18 years who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues.The CAMHS community teams are made up of multidisciplinary mental health professionals who provide assessment treatment and clinical management within a recovery framework.This role will manage the office/administrative aspects of the community-based team by provision of high-quality customer service to people accessing CAMHS Services, their networks and to Canberra Health Services Health personnel.ABOUT YOUCHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are encouraged to apply.Behavioural CapabilitiesTo be successful in this position, you will have a demonstrated track record of working in a multi-disciplined team environment and supporting and contributing to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages collaborative teamwork and complies with all the applicable regulatory and legislative requirements set out for such a role.Eligibility/Other Requirements:Mandatory:

Must hold a current driver’s licence.

Experience in working within the mental health sector.

Desirable:

Experience in working with children and young people.

Experience with medical terminology would be an advantage.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police check.

Note: This is a part-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months at 18 hours per week. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata. The successful candidate will be required to be available to work within all program areas of CAMHS as service needs arise and work part-time for 2.5 days a week, during business hours Monday to Friday. An Order of Merit may be used to fill future identical temporary vacancies across CAMHS within a 12-month period. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.

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