The new Geraldton
Health Campus Acute Psychiatric Unit, opening in
mid‑2026, offers an exciting
opportunity for a Social Worker to join a modern and
purpose‑built service. You
will provide recovery‑focused support for consumers with acute
and complex mental health needs and work closely with a
collaborative multidisciplinary team. This role offers strong
professional variety, meaningful client engagement and the
chance to help shape person‑centred models of care in a growing
regional hospital. If you are looking for a role where you can
use your skills to make a real difference for individuals,
families and the Midwest community, we would love to hear from
you.
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
- 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 Kristy
Onions at 0475 924 651 or Kristy.Onions@health.wa.gov.au.
Important information to
note:
- Interviews may not be
conducted as part of the process however applicants may be
contacted to request additional information.
- This selection
process may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies
throughout the health service.
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.
