Do you want to be a part of a team that
promotes and improves the health of its people and
community?
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time /
Part-Time and Fixed Term Full-Time / Part-Time appointments. Fixed
Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency.
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 June 2026.
Pursuant of Section
50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this
position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
descent.
What
is our Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer role?
This position liaises and
negotiates with Aboriginal patients, their families, health
professionals, government and non-government service providers, on
issues relating to the health and welfare of Aboriginal patients in
Perth metropolitan region; will provide cultural support and health
education across Public Health services to improve the Aboriginal
patient journey.
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
While your qualifications
and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude
speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we
aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care,
Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection
process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the
responsibilities of this position while upholding our
values.
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact
Naomi Nelson, Aboriginal Health Team Co-Ordinator on 08 9222 8567
or email Naomi.Nelson@health.wa.gov.au
to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
What
we offer
NMHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work
options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great
salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:
- Generous
salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career
development opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
We
think you’ll like it here
Our employees like working
here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what
they have to say.
Ready
to join our team?
Applicants are required to
apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow
enough time to complete the online application process and attach
your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
The Job Description Form is
attached for reference. Your application should
include:
- A cover
letter that includes relevant and detailed examples of how you
meet essential selection criteria 2, 3 and 4 listed on page 6
of the Job Description Form.
- A
comprehensive and current resume that clearly shows your
experience relevant to this role; and
- The
names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It
is preferable for one of your referees to be your current
supervisor or manager.
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential
requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions
in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term or casual
appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement
to live and work in Australia for the period of the
contract.
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 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.
NMHS fosters an environment
of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences
a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our
community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective
of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our
values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to
apply for this role.
NMHS upholds the social
model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and
endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and
flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS
Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We
look forward to receiving your application.
