Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of it’s people and community?

We are seeking applications from highly capable and values-driven clerical officers to join our Adult Inpatient Mental Health team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH).

This position is available for appointment on a fixed-term 0.5 FTE contract for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

What is the Clerical Officer role?

As a Clerical Officer, you will provide a broad range of administrative and reception services to support the SCGH Mental Health Service. This includes managing patient information systems, maintaining medical records, coordinating administrative processes, providing reception services, and supporting clinical and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and effective patient care.

The SCGH Mental Health Service comprises:

• Mental Health Unit (MHU)
• Mental Health Observation Area (MHOA)
• Emergency Department Psychiatric Liaison Service. (EDPLN)
• Consultation Liaison Service (CL).
• Hospital in the Home (HiTH).
• Day procedure unit (DPU).

The Clerical Officer works across a variety of service areas as required, supporting patients, visitors, clinical staff and external stakeholders. All services are located on the QEII campus in Nedlands, excepting the Wanneroo Hospital in the Home team which is based in Wanneroo. Clerical officers are rostered across 7.6 hour shifts between 8am and 8pm, 7 days per week.

Specific suitability considerations:

1. Availability to work as part of a 7 day per week roster, including day shifts, evening shifts and weekend shifts.
2. Flexibility to work across all service areas at SCGH MHS

While your skills and experience are important, your values and attitude matter just as much. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we expect our staff to demonstrate our values of 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 do we offer?

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture 

Want to know more about this role?

• We encourage you to contact Hilary Sitas on 08 6383 1000 or email sitas@health.wa.gov.auto discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Ready to join our team?

All applicants must be lodged online via www.jobs.wa.gov.au, so please allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documents. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. To help us understand your experience, motivation and suitability for the role, your application should include:

• A Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role, and your:
  • Availability to work varied shifts across 24 hours, 7 days per week.
  • Willingness to work in all clinical areas of the SCGH MHS, including: the Emergency Department, Mental Health Observation Area, Consultation Liaison Service, Hospital in the Home, Mental Health Unit, Neuromodulation Service.
  • Urgent appointment: Applicants who are available to start as soon as possible will be prioritised.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to this position.
• References - Names and contact details of two professional referees, preferably including your current line manager.

Please ensure your nominated referees are available to provide references promptly when requested, as you may be deemed unsuitable for this vacancy if we cannot obtain timely references.

Eligibility to Apply: 

To be suitable for this vacancy you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process, and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your 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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms, and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

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. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact NMHS Human Resources at nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.