Administrative Officer

Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

Unit / Directorate : North Metropolitan Mental Health Service >

Mental Health Specialties - Youth Mental Health

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This is a Full Time (76 hrs / fortnight) Fixed Term appointment for up to 6 months initially, to cover a period of Parental Leave. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.

What is our Administrative Officer role?

Reporting to the Director, Youth Mental Health, the Administrative Officer provides a confidential secretarial and administrative support service to the Director and wider department.

The NMHS Youth Mental Health Service (YMHS) provides several clinical mental health services to young people in Western Australia experiencing various challenges in their wellbeing. The program operates from various sites, providing acute and ongoing care focused on young people's strengths and recovery goals.

In this role, you will support the NMHS Youth Mental Health Service (YMHS) directorate to achieve the corporate and operational leadership requirements to ensure the whole program can operate safely and effectively.

Based in East Perth, the role provides administrative services including but not limited to record keeping, agendas and minutes, invoicing and other financial processes, service accommodation support, as well as supporting other administration officers and programs in youth mental health.

To be successful in the role, you will :

• Be experienced in preparing for, attending, and documenting meetings.
• Work flexibly to support whole system performance.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to enable influential relationships across all areas of the system.
• Demonstrate well-developed organizational skills.

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 behaviors reflect our core values : Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process, you will be assessed on your ability to fulfill the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices, and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits), including :

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact David McMaster on to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online at .au. Please allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include :

Interpersonal skills to enable influential relationships across all areas.

Eligibility to Apply : Australian citizenship or permanent residency is essential for consideration for permanent positions. For fixed-term appointments, documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract period is required.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require criminal record screening and integrity checks as part of the process. You may also need to undertake a working with children check (if required) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and ethical behavior. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered during the process.

This process is initially used to fill the above vacancy but may also be used for other similar vacancies within the health service. The validity of this process extends for twelve (12) months from the recruitment decision date.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion, reflecting the community we serve. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Care to apply.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

We uphold the social model of disability and support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have access needs or require adjustments for the recruitment process, contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group at .

Lodgement is system generated. Submissions after 4 : 00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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