Art Studios Coordinator Position No: Pool Ref 601180 Level/Salary: HSO Level G6 $101,343 - $109,579 Work Type: Permanent - Part Time Unit/Directorate: North Metropolitan Adult Mental Health Service Location: Mount Claremont Closing Date: 2023-11-06 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Part-Time appointment at up to hours per fortnight (;
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
About this role
Part of Community Adult Mental Health Services, Creative Expression Centre for Arts Therapy (CECAT) is a state-wide arts therapy, community public mental health service located on the Graylands Hospital Campus. The primary focus at CECAT is increasing resilience, by improving the consumer’s self-understanding of thoughts, feelings and emotions through symbolic expression during the therapeutic process, guided by a trained Arts Therapist. Therapy is based on body awareness and therefore addresses trauma, emotional and physical dysregulation effectively.
CECAT staff work with consumers individually and/or in groups, using a range of creative mediums (visual arts – 2 and 3 dimensional, music and audio recording, creative writing, sand play and clay therapy) and processes to assist in the recovery of adults with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. Targeted therapeutic interventions are provided while developing creative problem solving, self-acceptance, self-understanding and emotional resilience.
The Art Studios Coordinator coordinates the functioning of the CECAT Art Studios for a defined group of mental health consumers in consultation with the Clinical Services Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the studios, resources and equipment and coordination of the art studio processes to support service delivery of CECAT. You will also assists in the development of pathways with associated government and non-government organisations.
This role reports to Manager Creative Expression Centre for Arts Therapy.
What we are looking for
We are seeking highly motivated and suitably experienced individuals with demonstrated skills to join our fantastic Community Adult Mental Health Arts Therapy Team.
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 behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
1. Generous salary packaging
2. Diverse and inclusive culture
3. A smoke free environment
4. Flexible leave arrangements
5. Professional development opportunities
6. Paid study leave
7. Flexible working arrangements
8. Continuous learning
9. Professional and location-based allowances
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
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Your application should include:
10. Your resume summarising your qualifications, experience and achievements relevant to this position.
11. A cover letter with a statement (no more than 5 pages) detailing how you are able to meet the Essential & Desirable Selection Criteria as listed in the Job Description Form
12. The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.