CRVCID 714408
This is a
Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed-Term positions working
Full-Time and Part-Time hours. For Fixed-Term appointments, there
is the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
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 May 2026.
Currently we have a Part-Time position that is a Fixed Term
opportunity while the substantive occupant is on a period of
Parental Leave.
Position Profile: We are currently seeking to
establish a pool of enthusiastic and suitably experienced
individuals to appoint to Work Health & Safety Consultant
positions. In this role, the successful applicants will provide a
comprehensive occupational health and safety consultancy service.
This role develops and implements injury prevention strategies and
programs aimed at a reduction in incidents and injuries and
fostering an organisation-wide safety culture. Key duties include,
but are not limited to;
- Identifies and develops control strategies for
risks/hazards;
- Provides advice and support on Work Health and Safety
matters to relevant hospital committees and working
groups;
- Performs duties in accordance with the EMHS Vision and
Values, WA Health Code of Conduct, Work Health and Safety
legislation, the Disability Services Act and the Equal
Opportunity Act and Government, WA Health, EMHS and
Departmental / Program specific policies and procedures.
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.
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 Kim Whale on 0404 036 936.
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. 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.
