This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent Full Time appointments.
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.
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.
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
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will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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.
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
06/04/2027.
Position Profile: This position provides,
maintains and operates Echocardiography Laboratory services for the
assessment of patient with known or suspected heart disease
inclusive of routine and complex cardiac ultrasound
examinations and testing services. The Senior Sonographer is
responsible for the provision of the echocardiography service
within their area of expertise within the Hospital and works as
part of a multidisciplinary team.
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 Dr.
James Marangou at james.marangou@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.
Application Instructions: Applicants
are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or
manager.
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.
