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CRVCID 713050
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent
Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time
appointments with the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
We currently have 1.0FTE Permanent position
available.
Position
Profile: The Child and
Adolescent Health Service are seeking passionate and experienced
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers to negotiate and provide liaison
with Aboriginal clients, their families and health professionals in
the Child Development Service (CDS) for the development, planning
and implementation of culturally appropriate health care.
As the Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer, you will provide
cultural support and consultancy across CDS services to improve the
client journey. Your responsibilities will include developing
collaborative partnerships, effectively plan and organise your
workload and work independently and as a member of the CDS
multidisciplinary team regarding issues and strategies to develop
culturally appropriate service delivery.
This position requires a strong understanding of Aboriginal
culture and health issues, as well as excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. You will have the opportunity to make a
significant impact on the lives of Aboriginal families and
contribute to positive health outcomes for the community.
About the Child
Development Service: The Child Development
Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention
services to infant, children and young people with developmental
delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or
the parent-child relationship.
Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in
partnership with families to address developmental concerns that
are of priority to the family.
Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental
Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists,
Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health
professionals.
The Child Development Service provides services at approximately
18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as
providing home, school and community visits as needed.
Visit Child
and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS – Community Health to find
out more about the benefits of working for CAHS – Community Health
and our services.
Eligibility to
Apply: Pursuant to Section 50(d) of
the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the
occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal
descent.
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential
requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions
in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be
held by individuals on visas that allow working
rights within Australia.
Application
Instructions: Applications are required to be
submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via
www.jobs.wa.gov.au) Please ensure the email address provided
is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication
channel throughout the recruitment process.
Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will
be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written
application please provide the following:
- A statement addressing the essential selection
criteria stated within the job description form for the
position in no more than 5 pages.
- A current resume which summarises your experience
and includes both phone and email contact details of two
professional referees, with at least one being a recent
supervisor/line 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.
Working With Children
check: This position 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
It is anticipated that interviews for this position will be held
the week beginning 9 March 2026.
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 Daisy Gliddon, Aboriginal Health Liaison Coordinator on
0409 528 131 or via email daisy.gliddon@health.wa.gov.au
Supporting diversity and
inclusion: If you have any access needs that
may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the
application and interview process, including alternate methods of
communication, or for any confidential enquiries please contact the
CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 6456 0321 or via email:
cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
About Child and Adolescent
Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's
primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to
infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s
Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over
7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH),
and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more
information about our services click here.
CAHS Values: CAHS is committed to providing a
workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of
Compassion,
Collaboration,
Equity,
Respect,
Excellence and Accountability.
During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to
fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values. For further information about the benefits of working
for CAHS and our services please click here
Other Conditions:
There are also Fixed Term opportunities for substantive
occupant/s who are on a period/s of Parental Leave.
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.
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 30 April
2027.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on,
or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
