An exciting
opportunity exists for a Senior Medical Imaging Technologist to
join the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Eastern Wheatbelt
Medical Imaging Service.
This appointment is
available as Permanent or Fixed Term at various hours per
fortnight. Casual appointment may also be
considered.
What’s great about working for
WACHS – Wheatbelt
Allied health and health
science careers and
opportunities
About the
Role:
Responsible for the
provision of diagnostic Medical Imaging (Radiographic) services at
Merredin District Hospital and X-Ray operator support services at
Merredin and surrounding smaller hospitals.
Region
Profile
WACHS Wheatbelt spans
155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and
language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in
the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the
region offers extensive opportunities. Health services include
emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and
allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative,
rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health
promotion, and child, school, and community health services.
District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along
with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure
comprehensive care across the region. With a strong community
spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for
living, working, and exploring.
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 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
Whilst this selection
process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may
also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the
health service. In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next
most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the
recruitment decision.
Job Share arrangements may
be considered.
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.
- Access
to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- As a WA
Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts
across some private health care funds. Please see attached
flyer for further details.
Further Job Related
Information
Please see the attached Job
Description Form (JDF) and contact Diane Dixon on 0428 411 412 with
any questions you have about the role.
Application
Instructions
Applicants are requested to
apply online (www.jobs.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.
How to
Apply
If this role is what you are
looking for, apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for
Job’ button at the bottom of this page and
provide:
- A cover letter
outlining your suitability for this
position,
- A current resume
or CV
- The names and
contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable
for one to be your current supervisor or
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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
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).
