CRVCID
711930
This is a Recruitment Pool for
Permanent, Fixed-Term and Casual positions working Full-Time and
Part-Time hours, with the possibility of extension and/or
permanency. These positions are based in the Perth CBD.
EMHS is committed to ensuring that
our services are delivered by people who are representative of the
diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people
to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual
orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics,
including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or
bodily diversity, and people with disability.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal
workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce
Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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.
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 31st March 2026.
Position Profile: We are currently seeking
dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to appoint to Communication
Officer positions at the Royal Perth Hospital. The successful
applicant/s will provide a customer-focused 24-hour, 7 day-per-week
hospital communication service for hospital staff, outside agencies
and members of the public. Key duties include, but are not limited
to, operating the main switchboard NEC Integrated Ip Console (IIC)
and computerised paging system and operating the patient
administration system (WebPAS) for patient enquiries. For more
information regarding this position, we encourage you to refer to
the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.
Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service
(EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network
that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more
than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.
Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of
tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including
emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency
surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient
services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s,
children’s and neonates services.
The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service;
Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland
Public Hospital and a range of community and population health
services.
The Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary
adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to
the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level
emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical
care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier
teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in
medical research and patient care.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a
range of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice. For information on superannuation
click here.
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 Leah Blanch on (08) 9224 2300.
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 covering letter
outlining their suitability for this position and attach their
current resume or curriculum vitae. In addition to this, applicants
are requested to provide a separate document (maximum two to three
pages) addressing each of the essential and desirable selection
criteria outlined on page four of the Job Description Form (JDF)
attached. When responding to each criterion, we encourage you to
use real-world examples from your career as this will assist us in
assessing your suitability. 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.
