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Job Title


Area Coordinator Mental Health Information


Company : South Metropolitan Health Service


Location : WA,


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This is a Full Time Permanent appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it''s needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start! SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here. Position Description This leadership role collaborates with the Mental Health Information Coordinators to ensure the effective coordination, management and delivery of mental health information systems. It is responsible for the development, facilitation and timely delivery of training including training evaluation to SMHS Mental Health staff. The role provides highlevel advice to SMHS Mental Health Senior Managers and other key stakeholders on application and development of mental health information systems to ensure planning and performance frameworks are maintained. It monitors overall compliance with the management of information relevant to the WA Mental Health Act. Values Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Peta Williams, Manager Strategy and Planning directly on 08 61526***. Application Requirements A copy conclusions your current CV A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 23 pages The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role The documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Benefits Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location based allowances Eligibility To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). EEO Statement WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA urgent Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity check as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal records screening and integrity check, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a preemployment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment onza 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. The flank selection process will also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the health service. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. The next few options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Be careful Dont provide your bank or credit candidats details when applying for jobs. Dont transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr