Position Title: Principal Manager Suicide Prevention Project

Agency: Department of Justice

Location: Perth CBD

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position Number: 017004

Closing Date: 2024-11-26 4:30 PM

This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 24 months.

About Justice

When 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.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Psychologist, Clinical Governance and Innovation, the Principal Manager Suicide Prevention Project will lead the review of the Department’s suicide prevention framework for adults and young people in custody, including the research and development of suicide prevention strategies and compliance processes.

The Principal Manager will provide the clinical and project management capabilities necessary to successfully deliver the project within the identified timeframes.

Minimum Requirements:

An accredited qualification in Psychology and full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist; or a Tertiary qualification in Social Work, eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and a minimum of two years supervised experience in the field of Social Work.
A current Working with Children Check, or be able to successfully apply for one.
A valid ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

Benefits and opportunities

Flexible working arrangements
Career pathway opportunities
Learning and development opportunity programs

Application process

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position.

We require you to submit:

A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
A statement no more than two (2) pages, addressing the two (2) following role specific criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in management of clinical services, including knowledge in the assessment and intervention of self-harm/ suicide risk.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating complex projects in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation.
Contact details of two (2) work related referees.

Equity and diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Bryce Ridgeway on (08) 9264 1442 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.

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