This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed
Term Full Time appointments for 6 months.
Suitable applicants will be placed in
a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies
occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until
19/02/2026.
About this
opportunity
PATS is funded by the WA State Government
through the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development
(DPIRD) Royalties for Regions (RfR) scheme and is administered by
WA Country Health Service. The intent of PATS is to support
equitable access to medical specialist services for country people.
PATS provides financial assistance towards travel and accommodation
expenses to eligible permanent WA country residents and their
approved support persons who are required to travel a minimum
distance to access their nearest available medical specialist
service.
The Job Description Form (attached) provides
a full statement of duties.
Eligibility to Apply: 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).
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.
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withdrawn.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.
Area
Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the
largest country health system in Australia and one of
the biggest in the world, providing health services to
approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12% 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
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Renee
Whyatt on 08 9781 2016 or Renee.Whyatt@health.wa.gov.au
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
How to
Apply
Apply online via the ‘Apply
for Job’ button at the bottom of this page and provide:
- A comprehensive
CV that summarises your experience and professional
qualifications.
- A statement of
2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria, with examples to
demonstrate your skills and experience. The selection criteria
are listed on the final page of the attached Job Description
Form
- The names and
contact details of two (2) recent professional referees. It is
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
