Carer Consultant

Carer Consultant – North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Overview Join NMHS as a Carer Consultant . This casual role lasts up to six (6) months with potential extensions. You will bring a personal lived experience as a primary carer of a consumer of mental health services to support the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of mental health programs across the service. Key Responsibilities Represent the carer perspective in committees, meetings and advisory groups Work with stakeholders and service providers to improve clinical service delivery Facilitate carer feedback and participation in service improvement initiatives Co‑facilitate the lived experience advisory group Identify and engage relevant carer networks Qualifications & Experience Personal lived experience as a primary carer of a consumer of mental health services Genuine interest in improving the carer and consumer experience Great communication skills to work effectively with a diverse range of mental health stakeholders Demonstrated ability to uphold NMHS core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity What We Offer Flexible working arrangements considered where operationally appropriate Generous salary packaging to increase take‑home pay Professional and career development opportunities Diverse and inclusive workplace culture Contact We encourage you to contact Claire Mann on 08 6457 8350 or email Area Profile NMHS provides timely access to high‑quality health care across a north‑metropolitan catchment of almost 1000 square kilometres, serving about 28 % of Western Australia’s population (≈0.9 million by 2031). NMHS houses Western Australia’s largest mental health service, caring for youths, adults and older adults through inpatient units, community clinics and outpatient services. Eligibility to Apply To be eligible for this casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract period. Selection Process & Background Checks Applicants must undertake a criminal record screening, integrity check, and may need a working with children check and a pre‑employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. Equal Opportunity NMHS commences a recruitment process that may also fill other “similar” vacancies. NMHS fosters equity and inclusion, celebrating diversity and supporting the Aboriginal workforce as part of its Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. NMHS welcomes applicants with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments. Application Requirements Submit online and prepare the following: Cover letter (1–2 pages) detailing your lived experience and examples of suitability, including: Your personal lived experience as a primary carer of a consumer of mental health services Your understanding of consumer recovery and the challenges of living with a mental illness Resume summarising relevant experience Names and contact details of two referees Documentation supporting eligibility (credit card copy, visa, etc.) After preparation, click “Apply for job” and follow instructions. Allow sufficient time to complete the process and attach documentation before the closing date and time. For assistance, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 during business hours. Closing Reminder Any submissions after 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application. Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia Related Positions We also have postings for various consultant roles across NMHS. For current vacancies, refer to the official NMHS careers page. #J-18808-Ljbffr