The closing date to
submit applications for this vacancy has been
extended.
This is for a
Permanent Full Time appointment at 76 hours per
fortnight. Fixed Term or Part Time hours
may be considered.
Join the Geraldton
APU – Where Healing Meets
Innovation
We are offering an exciting
opportunity for a Senior Health Professional to join our
team at the new Geraldton Health Campus Redevelopment. The
opportunity is in our Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol
and Drug Service (MMH & CADS). The Geraldton Acute
Psychiatric Unit (APU) is building a multidisciplinary team
grounded in trauma-informed, person-centred, and culturally safe
care. We’re inviting passionate professionals to join our team and
be part of a service that values hope, empowerment, and
recovery.
What Makes Geraldton
APU Unique:
- A
therapeutic environment designed for safety, dignity, and
healing
- Embedded
Safewards model to foster mutual support and reduce
conflict
- Strong
focus on Aboriginal cultural safety, lived experience, and
community partnerships
- Opportunities for
clinical training, supervision, and career
development
- A
commitment to minimising restrictive practices and promoting
recovery
About this
role:
Independently co-ordinates
the development, implementation and review of clinical education
programs for the Midwest Mental Health & Community Alcohol and Drug
Service to align governance requirements with clinical practice.
Supports the orientation of new staff in regard to evidence based
clinical practice. Identifies and facilitates the provision of
relevant clinical education to staff. Audits compliance with
required governance processes and mandatory training. Advises the
management committee on service gaps and resource requirements to
ensure quality service delivery. This position is Based in the
Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU).
How to
Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following
information/documents as part of your application:
- A
detailed CV that clearly shows your experience
relevant to this role.
- A cover
letter including a summary of your Senior Health Professional
experience, relevant to the attached Job Description Form
(JDF).
- The
names and contact details of two (2)
professional referees - preferable for one to be your
current/recent supervisor or manager.
Want to know more
about this role?
We encourage you to contact
the Kylie Sims on 08 9956 1999 or Kylie.Sims@health.wa.gov.au
What we
offer
In addition to the great
salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Generous
Salary Packaging Benefits
- Professional Development
opportunities
- Continuous learning
opportunities
- 12%
Superannuation Guarantee
- WACHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be
given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
- 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.
Area
Profile
The Midwest health region of
Western Australia covers more than 600,000 square kilometres,
nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated
along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle
section of Western Australia and incorporates four health districts
- Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison.
The $188 million
redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus is an investment in the
Midwest, delivering:
- an
expanded emergency department
- a new
intensive care unit and new high dependency unit
- a new
integrated mental health service inclusive of an adult mental
health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay
unit
- a
reconfigured main entry
A community reference group
with local consumers, staff and representatives from local
organisations helped inform the architectural drawings.
The group also shaped
cultural recognition of the traditional land owners and
representation of regionally significant landmarks and industries
in the new facility.
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).
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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.
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.
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
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).
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our
service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with
disabilities.
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.
