Vacancy Reference No. xxxxxx
This is a Recruitment Pool for Peer
Workers - Lived Experience.
We currently have three positions
available, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
WA Health embraces diversity and is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service.
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.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal
workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce
Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages
staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and
integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as
undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you
may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if
required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We
may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse
information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will
be considered as part of the appointment process.
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
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which
appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments
may be made from this pool until 28/05/2026.
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.
Position Profile: The Peer Worker - Lived
Experience provides a unique lens as a non-clinical active member
of the mental health/alcohol and other drug (AOD) multidisciplinary
team, provides quality, recovery orientated services with consumers
and/or their support persons to assist in their recovery. Drawing
on their personal lived experience of mental illness, the Peer
Worker engages purposefully with consumers and their support
persons, providing hope, support and system navigation insight
throughout the patient journey. The Peer Worker also advises the
health service on lived experience perspectives and contributes to
the continued learning of staff on partnering with consumers and
trauma informed care.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest
health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 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 three health
districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is
recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally
diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the
overall population.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the
great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which
may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice. For further information on superannuation
click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you
to contact Kristy Onions on 08 9956 1999.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining
their suitability for this position, and attach their current
resume or curriculum vitae. These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
