CRVCID: 722113
We are currently recruiting
for a Fixed Term Part Time position at 60.80 hours per fortnight
(0.8 FTE) until 02/07/2026 with the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
Position Profile: Promotes the health and
wellbeing of children, families and specific community groups using
a range of health promotion/education, health surveillance and
early intervention strategies that are based on the principles of
primary health care and service priorities.
To be successful in this role, you will
have:
- Possession of a family and child health postgraduate
certificate or the equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of primary health
care principles and the social determinants of health.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal
skills including well developed written, verbal and group
facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of
a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of multicultural
issues including indigenous populations.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job
Description Form and contact Elise
Swinburne on 9842 7563.
About Us
The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision
of quality, accessible health services to people from large
regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to be global leader in
rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality,
Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how
we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions
and how we provide care to our patients.
About the REGION
Nursing in the Great Southern
The Great Southern region is located on the south coast
of Western Australia, adjoining the Southern Ocean, where the coast
extends for approximately 500 km. It is also bordered by the South
West region on the west and extends 200 km north where it meets the
Wheatbelt region. The total land area is 39,007 sq km (including
offshore islands), representing approximately 1.5 per cent of the
State's total area.
The historic port town of Albany, which is the State's
oldest European settlement, has one of the best natural anchorages
in the Southern Hemisphere and is the region's administrative
centre. It is also the transport hub from where most of region's
crops and livestock are shipped.
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Learn more about living and working
in country WA by visiting our website at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
Why work for us? The
Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a
great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:
-
Heavily subsidised housing Government
Regional Officer Housing
- Paid Study Leave
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including
mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meals and
entertainment
- Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax
vehicle expenses
- Flexible work and leave arrangements
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12.0% Superannuation Guarantee
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online via the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the
following documents and information as part of your
application:
- A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly
demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements
including the contact details of 2 referees (including a
current line manager).
- A written statement addressing the work-related
requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
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).
Australian citizenship or permanent
residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be
considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed
in the advertisement before completing the application as there are
several steps that are required to be completed prior to
progressing any application for employment.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
Similar
Vacancy: 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 will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
