This is a Part Time
Fixed Term appointment at 38 hours per fortnight, state funded
until end of June 2027.
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. In addition, 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
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will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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.
Position
Profile: Works in
consultation with the Aboriginal community, internal stakeholders
and health professionals and other organisations to plan, implement
and evaluate sexual health promotion programs at the regional and
service-wide level. Works with the health promotion team to ensure
strategic alignment of culturally appropriate programs. Ensures
health promotion practice within the organisation is underpinned by
sound population health principles and priorities, in order to have
the greatest impact on the health of the
community.
Area
Profile: WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health
region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200
Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language
groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six
hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community
Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides
hospital, community health, public health, remote area health,
community aged care, and mental health services across the region
through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health,
allied health and support staff.
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.
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- 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 ww.jobs.health.wa.gov.au.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Stefanie
Pigram on 08 9194
1604.
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 prefeable for your referee to be a curent
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.
