This is a Full time, Fixed term
position until 24 January 2028, with the possibility of extension
or permanency.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for
appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa or be an
Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and
work indefinitely in Australia.
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.
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will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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.
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: This is an exciting opportunity
to shape medical training pathways in rural Western Australia. This
project will scope, develop, and enhance paediatric training
opportunities across rural WA, driving collaboration with internal
and external stakeholder, including specialist medical colleges and
health service providers, to build a sustainable rural paediatric
training workforce. Working in close partnership with the Director
Medical Education, Director Clinical Training, Paediatrics and
Manager Medical Education, the role leads the development and
support of high quality, efficient and sustainable medical training
pathways that meet the needs of doctors in training and rural
communities. This project is a key strategy within the WACHS Grow
Our Own medical workforce strategy.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service
(WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one
of the biggest in the world, providing health services to
approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
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 generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
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 Joanne
Scammell on 0499 943 384.
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).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or
manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing
the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a
detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how
you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.
