This is a Recruitment Pool
for Fixed Term appointments at various hours per fortnight with the
possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Casual appointments
may be considered.
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 supports flexible
working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all
buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Pursuant of Section
50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of
this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
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.
This vacancy 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
This is an “open-ended”
recruitment pool, and as such the following should be
noted:
- The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and
will assess on a regular basis.
- 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 31/12/2026.
Position
Profile: Opportunities exists for Aboriginal Mental
Health Workers to join our team in the Kimberley region. This
position provides cultural safety and a liaison service to
Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal employees within the Kimberley
Mental Health and Drug Service (KMHDS). This postion enhances the
accessibility of mental health services to Aboriginal people and
communities.
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.
The Kimberley Mental Health
and Drug Service provides specialist community mental health and
alcohol and drug services to the Kimberley and acute in-patient
psychiatric care for referred patients in the Kimberley region. The
service aims to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality
patient/client recovery focused mental health and alcohol and drug
services to both the people in the Kimberley region.
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 salary packaging arrangement.
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you
to contact Vernon Dann on 0492 043 553.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are
advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in
no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae
which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the
position requirements. 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.
