Gray, Firearm, Gun, Rifle, Weapon

Welfare Officer

  • Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia
  • South Metropolitan Health Service
  • Fixed Term - Full Time
  • Fixed Term - Part Time
  • Permanent - Full Time
  • Permanent - Part Time

Show More Show Less

  • Closing at: Jul 13 2026 - 16:00 AWST
  • Complex Needs Coordination Team (CoNeCT)
  • South Metropolitan Health Service > Complex Needs Coordination Team (CoNeCT)
  • Multiple levels
  • HSO Level (G3 - $83,842 - $90, 832) & (G4 - 94,066 – 100,024) per annum pro rata.
  • 1.0
  • 00116707
View favourites
Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
Welfare Officer HSO Level 3-4 FSFHG - SM116707-20260526 (1).pdf
Working with SMHS 16042025.pdf

CRVCID 736060

This is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Welfare Officer to join our community services team. In this rewarding role, you will provide support, guidance, and advocacy for individuals and families, helping to improve wellbeing and access to essential services. The successful applicant shall provide a Welfare Officer service to Complex Needs Coordination Team (CoNeCT) to meet the needs of individuals with complex medical and social needs, their families and carers and other consumers of the service. Assesses and prioritises patient welfare needs and provides direct assistance to access benefits and other requirements. Liaises with government and other service providers to provide necessary assistance. Works in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team in providing a comprehensive social welfare service for patients.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
 
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Carolyne Wood on 0410 666 441.
 
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
 
Your application should include:
 
1. A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
2. A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
 
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
 
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

  • Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
  • Flexible working arrangements      
  • Flexible leave arrangements      
  • Other professional and location-based allowances
  • For further information click here. 
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
 
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
 
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.
 
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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
 
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
 
Apply Now
Apply Now

Clicking Apply Now will start your application in a separate window.