CRVCID.
671252
This is a Fixed Term, Part
Time appointment until 31 December 2025 at 60.8 hours per
fortnight, with the possibility of extensions and/or
permanency.
Aboriginality is a
genuine occupational requirement of this position under section
50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 in Western
Australia.
Position Profile: Join
the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) in promoting
lifelong health for children and adolescents! We are seeking a
dedicated Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join the Healthy
Lifestyle Program. In this role, you will provide culturally safe,
holistic clinical care, health education, and promotion to
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, working collaboratively with
healthcare teams to ensure health equity. Key responsibilities
include providing cultural safety, acting as a cultural advisor,
conducting health assessments, developing health strategies, and
promoting community health and wellbeing.
To be successful, you must
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be registered
with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice
Board of Australia and demonstrate experience in providing primary
healthcare to Aboriginal people.
About the Program: The
Healthy Lifestyle Program at CAHS is a vibrant initiative dedicated
to giving children and adolescents in Western Australia the best
possible start to a healthy life! It's all about fostering lifelong
wellbeing and creating a brighter future for our kids. For more
information on the program visit our
page here.
About Child & Adolescent Community
Health (CACH): Community Health provides health and
developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion
services for children and young people.
These services are provided
in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community
health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth
appointments. Services focus on child health, growth and
development, behaviour, immunisation and supporting
families.
Visit Child
and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS – Community Health
to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS –
Community Health and our services.
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential
requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions
in the public sector. Pursuant to section 50(d) of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position MUST be of
Aboriginal descent.
Application Instructions:
Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting
“Apply for job” below. (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au.) Please
ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will
serve as the primary communication channel throughout the
recruitment process.
Your ability to meet
the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the
recruitment process. Click on the “Job
Description Form” link at the top of this advert, to download
the JDF which provides the essential criteria and daily duties
statement for this role. For your written application please
provide the following:
- A current
resume which summarises your experience and includes
both phone and email contact details of two
professional referees, with at least one being a recent
supervisor/line manager.
- Your
Certificate or relevant qualification.
- Your
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Practice Board of Australia
registration number or proof of eligibility for
registration.
- Prepare a
statement (of no more than two pages) that answers the
following:
- Your knowledge
and understanding of the Aboriginal Health Practitioner role
and how you would make a difference in the Healthy Lifestyles
Program.
- How would you
ensure that you effectively communicate and connect with
Aboriginal clients and community members.
- What do you see
as some of the health issues affecting Aboriginal clients in
terms of living a Healthy Lifestyle?
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.
Working With Children
check: This position is subject to a Western
Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related
Information: We
encourage you to contact Stevie Raymond via email on stevie.raymond@health.wa.gov.au
for further job related information.
About Child and Adolescent Health Service
(CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary
provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to
infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth
Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates
with over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital
(KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area.
For more information about our services click here.
CAHS Values: CAHS is
committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values of Compassion,
Collaboration,
Equity,
Respect,
Excellence
and Accountability.
During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to
fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values. For further information about the benefits of working for
CAHS and our services please click here.
For Assistance including any
adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential
enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team
on 08 6456 0321 or via email: cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Other
Conditions: 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. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) 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. 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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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.
