The new Geraldton Health
Campus Acute Psychiatric Unit, opening in mid‑2026, offers a
meaningful opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to
support culturally safe and recovery‑focused care for consumers and
their families. You will work as part of a supportive
multidisciplinary team to deliver health assessments, screening and
monitoring within your scope of practice. You will build strong
links with local health services, support safe medication and
vaccination administration and help patients make informed care
decisions. A key focus is providing cultural safety, guiding
patients and families through the health system and promoting a
holistic, culturally centred model of care. You will use your
knowledge of the unique health needs of Aboriginal people to
support better outcomes for the Midwest community.
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 or document 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
Kylie Sims at 9956 1999 (kylie.sims@health.wa.gov.au)
or Rani Randall at 0438 803 736 (Rani.randall@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.
