This is a Recruitment
Pool for Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment
for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
WA Health embraces diversity and
is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service.
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 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 29/05/2026.
Position
Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint a
PATS Officer.
Provides an efficient Patient Assisted Travel
Scheme (PATS) service on behalf of WA Country Health Service
(WACHS) – Kimberley. Processes PATS applications as per scheme’s
policy and guidelines.
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 salary
packaging arrangements
- 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).
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 Jemma Waters on
email: Jemma.Waters@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).
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.
