Are you
passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people
with cancer? Join our dynamic team at the WA Youth Cancer Service
and be a part of something truly impactful!
We are seeking a
warm and authentic Senior Exercise Physiologist (SEP) to join our
team in this diverse and rewarding role. Utilising advanced
clinical skills, you will assess, plan and implement evidence based
therapeutic exercise and wellbeing programs for adolescent and
young adult (AYA) groups and individuals in the inpatient,
outpatient and post treatment contexts.
About this role
The WA YCS SEP
practices within a multidisciplinary team to provide an advanced
level of evidence based clinical Exercise Physiology services to
patients under the care of WA YCS.
The WA Youth
Cancer Service (WA YCS) is part of Cancer Network WA and is based
in the You Can Centre within the WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre at
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. It is a statewide service and
outreach to hospital sites across the metropolitan area will be
required. The WA YCS supports adolescents and young adults (AYA)
aged between 15-25 years who have been diagnosed with cancer and
are receiving treatment in hospitals across WA. Our dynamic team
works closely together, fostering a supportive and safe work
environment where everyone feels valued. This collaborative
atmosphere helps us provide the best possible care and support to
young people diagnosed with cancer.
This process 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 another
suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both
options remain valid for a period of 12 months from when the
authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
NMHS is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position.
NMHS upholds the
social model of disability. If you have any access needs or
require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact Amanda Weall on 0422272250 or email amanda.weall@health.wa.gov.au
What we are
looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Exercise
Physiologist with a strong professional identity capable of working
independently. You will adopt a youth-responsive practice framework
and possess well developed interpersonal, communication and
negotiation skills. You are a driven and innovative individual
whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality
patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS
Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care
through expertise and teamwork.
There is currently 0.8FTE available for this position (0.4 FTE of
which is available permanently, with the remaining 0.4 FTE being
offered as a 6-month contract initially).
While your qualifications and experience tell us
part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At
NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values:
Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the
selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position while upholding our
values.
Take Advantage of
our Employee Benefits
In addition
to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of
benefits:
•
Generous salary packaging
•
Diverse and inclusive culture
• A
smoke free environment
•
Flexible leave arrangements
•
Professional development opportunities
•
Paid study leave
•
Flexible working arrangements
•
Continuous learning
•
Professional and location-based allowances
NMHS supports flexible working practices and
consideration will be given to flexible work options, where
operationally appropriate.
Whats
Next?
We
encourage you to contact Amanda Weall on 0422272250 or
email amanda.weall@health.wa.gov.au
to hear more about the role and
to decide whether North Metropolitan Health Service is the place
for you!
We
think you’ll like it here
Our
employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch
this video to find out what they have to say.
Ready to join our
team?
Applicants are
required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so
allow enough time to complete the online application process and
attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties,
please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
The
JDF is attached for reference. Your application should
include:
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A document addressing the essential criteria (3 pages
max)
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A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
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The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees.
It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current
supervisor or manager.
All selection criteria will be assessed over the course of the
recruitment process.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian
citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public
sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have
documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in
Australia for the period of the contract.
This vacancy is subject to
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 after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We look forward
to receiving your application.
This
document can be made available in alternative formats on
request.
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