Enjoy working outdoors while supporting older
members of your community?
A
great opportunity is available to join the team at York
Health Service as a Handyperson. If
you’re someone who enjoys mowing lawns, keeping gardens looking
their best and completing general maintenance tasks, then this role
could be for you.
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). Visa sponsorship is
not available for this role.
About the
OPPORTUNITY
The Home Support Handyperson ensures the
maintenance and safety of the gardens and homes of consumers of the
York HACC service.
To be successful in this role, you
will have…
- A strong commitment to
working with frail aged and younger people with
disabilities
- Ability to work in a team
environment with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills
both written and verbal
- Good organisational
skills
- An ability to work safely
and efficiently with chemicals associated within the positions
scope of work
- ‘C’ class drivers
licence
Want to know more about this
role?
To learn more about the role, please refer to
the attached Job Description Form and contact Sinq
Mndebele on 0408 708 812 or
sinqobizitha.mndebele@health.wa.gov.au
What we offer
The Western Australian Country Health Service
offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of
benefits:
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- WACHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible
work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12% Superannuation
Guarantee
- As a WA Country Health
Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some
private health care funds, please see attached flyer for
further details.
Area Profile
The Wheatbelt region spans 155,000 square
kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and language groups.
From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in the East,
Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the region
offers extensive opportunities. Health services include emergency
and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and allied health
services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative, rehabilitation,
aged care, mental health, public health, health promotion, and
child, school, and community health services. District hospitals in
Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along with 35 smaller
community hospitals and health centres, ensure comprehensive care
across the region. With a strong community spirit and diverse
career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for living, working, and
exploring.
How to
Apply: Applicants are requested to apply
online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information as
part of your application:
- A CV that shows your
experience relevant to this role
- A cover letter outlining
your skills and abilities as they relate to the essential
work-related requirements and what you will bring to the
role
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one
to be your current/recent supervisor or manager
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).
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).
Diversity
Statement
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 high-quality health service. WA Health is
committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds
and vehicles.
Subsequent
Vacancies
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.
