This is a Fixed Term Full Time or
Fixed Term Part Time appointment until 30 June 2026, with the
possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Eligibility to
Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of
the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this
position must be of Aboriginal descent.
Position
Profile: As part of the Great Southern Aboriginal
Health Service (GSAHS), and under the direction and support of the
Senior Mental Health Professional, this role provides social and
emotional wellbeing support to individuals and groups in response
to community need. The Aboriginal Mental Health Worker is a member
of the GSAHS multidisciplinary health team, working to improve
access to mental health care and promote culturally safe Social and
Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB).
The occupant of this position
is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our
organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code
of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all
relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including
Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is
mandatory.
Directorate
Overview: Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service is part
of the Population Health Directorate and supports Aboriginal people
to achieve optimal possible health. The team takes a holistic
approach and continues to work in partnership with other
organisations. The priority health areas are: child and family
health (includes antenatal care), disease control (immunisation and
sexual health), chronic disease management, ear/hearing, social and
emotional wellbeing and mental health, liaison and transport
services.
Our Directorate actively
supports and encourages diversity and inclusion across all
occupational groups through the development and implementation of
initiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment and
mentoring opportunities for all people. Our strategies are located
at www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au
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
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.
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.
- 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.
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to
contact Fiona Whittaker on 08 9892
7203.
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.
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 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.
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.
