Under section 50D of the
Equal Opportunities Act of 1984 the applicant must
be
recognised as a member of the Aboriginal or Torres
Strait Islander community.
This is a Permanent Full Time
appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. Part
time appointments may also be considered
We currently have 1.0 FTE position
available.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose,
and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst
into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed?
Then South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is the perfect place
to start!
Peel Health Campus (PHC) is a general hospital located in the City
of Mandurah, 75 km south of Perth on the doorstep of the
south-west, known for its stunning beaches, internationally
significant wetlands, and some of Australia’s most spectacular
waterways for boating, fishing and wildlife. It originally opened
in 1988 as the 32-bed Mandurah District Hospital, and now operates
with 206 licenced beds, bays and treatment areas.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health
services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square
kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can
read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Position Description: Provides leadership in the
planning, implementation and evaluation of Aboriginal Health
Liaison Services and culturally appropriate health care delivery to
Aboriginal patients receiving care at the Peel Health Campus (PHC).
Provides practical and cultural support to Aboriginal patients of
PHC and their families. Provides cultural awareness training and
education to PHC staff. Consults and negotiates with key
stakeholders and the Aboriginal community to ensure intersectoral
support for initiatives. Provides cultural leadership and support
to staff and managers within PHC and SMHS communities.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes
recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people,
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or
LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.
Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and
family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider
bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact
Katie Young, Manager Adult & Community Allied Health directly on 08
9531 8544.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application
instructions below:
Your application should include:
- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing Essential Criteria 3, 4 and 7 only
in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees
who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to
applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete
the online application process as you will be required to answer
various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
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
- For further information click
here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible? 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).
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.
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.
