We are an organisation committed to providing innovative, high quality, consumer-centred healthcare locally to support healthy, thriving regional communities throughout Western Australia
About this opportunity
As the Program Officer (Food Services) within the central office Allied Health team, you will ensure the provision of quality and safe food services across all WA Country Health Service sites in accordance with the Nutrition Standards for Adult Inpatients and Residential Aged Care Policy, the Australian and New Zealand Food Standards Code, the Food Safety Program for Food Service to Vulnerable Persons and other applicable standards. You will be part of a supportive team and have the opportunity to expand your experience and develop new skills.
The Job Description Form (attached) provides a full statement of duties.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
If you would like to know more about the position, please contact: Anna McDonald on 0427 942 173 or email WACHSAlliedHealth@health.wa.gov.au
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
How to apply
Apply online via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. The following must be provided:
- A comprehensive CV that summarises your experience and professional qualifications
- A statement of 2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria
- The names and contact details of two (2) recent professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
About WACHS
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Working with us will expose you to a range of career options along with living in vibrant country communities. There is a wealth of information about living and working in country WA, which you can access from our website.
WACHS is committed to living our values. A key focus is on Community where we apply: Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster vaccination when they are eligible) in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWD) (or its replacement), COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, and the Booster Vaccination (Restriction on Access) Directions (no 2) (or its replacement) (BVD), unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWD and/or BVD.
Additionally, if an employee is working in a residential aged care facility, they must comply with the Residential Aged Care Facility Worker Access Directions No 4 (or its replacement).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
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. 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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Commitment to Diversity
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after 4pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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