The new Geraldton
Health Campus Acute Psychiatric Unit, opening in mid‑2026, offers a
meaningful opportunity for a Senior 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: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of
Aboriginal descent.
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
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.
