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About JusticeWhen you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.About the roleThe Justice Health and Wellbeing Service (JHWS) delivers a range of holistic, evidence-based and culturally responsive health care and wellbeing services for patients and clients across the Western Australian custodial estate. With a commitment to delivering high-quality care in one of the most complex and restrictive environments, the Service encompasses primary health care; mental health care; alcohol and other drug services; psychological, prevention and wellbeing services; pharmacy services; allied health care and tertiary care referral services.Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre will provide an integrated model of management for young people who are at risk of self-harm and suicide and young people experiencing acute mental health issues. The Crisis Care Unit (CCU) will be collaboratively led by a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and reflect evidence based best practice for the management of these young people that is culturally sensitive and reflective of that young persons unique needs and experiences.The Aboriginal Mental Health Worker (AMHW) works as a member of the multidisciplinary team across all areas of the Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre to enhance the accessibility of mental health services to young Aboriginal people and participates in the development, planning, delivery and evaluation of care and management planning and delivery with special reference to the needs of Aboriginal youth.To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as and be recognised as such by the community.In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.Successful applicants must have formal qualifications in mental health or other relevant post-secondary health qualifications.Benefits and opportunitiesFlexible working arrangements.Career pathway opportunities.Learning and development opportunity programs.Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.Application processHow to applyPlease ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing all the Essentials listed under the Role Specific Criteria on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.Contact details of two (2) recent work related referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.All the remaining Job Related Requirements listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner''s Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioners Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.Candidate SearchIf required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.For Further Job Related InformationIf you would like further information regarding the vacancy please email the contact details below for a confidential discussion.The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the For Further Job Related Information section or contact [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the Apply for Job button at the bottom of this advertisement.Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [email protected] on 1300 733 056 for assistance.To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all womens prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr