WA
Country Health Service Great Southern are seeking a suitably
experienced Aboriginal Mental Health Worker to join their
team.
Position
Profile:
- To
enhance the accessibility of mental health services to
Aboriginal children, young people, families, and
communities.
- To provide
advice to the mental health team on Aboriginal cultural and
local family issues.
- Act
as a cultural advocate and assist children, young people, and
their families in advocating on their own behalf.
Eligibility to Apply:
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the
Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position
must be of Aboriginal descent.
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withdrawn.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.
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.
Region Profile
The Great Southern is situated on
Western Australia’s south coast and covers 39,007 square
kilometres. The Great Southern is unmatched for the scale,
diversity and accessibility of its natural attractions, including
rugged coastline, white sandy beaches, forests, wildflowers and the
highest peaks in southern Western Australia. The region boasts
robust tourism and primary production industries which provide the
backbone of the economy. The town of Albany is central to WACHS
Great Southern and is located alongside the historically rich and
picturesque Port of Albany. The Regional Health Service offers one
main health facility at Albany which is widely supported by a
network of smaller Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sites at Bremer Bay,
Denmark, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kojonup, Plantagenet,
Ravensthorpe and Tambellup.
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
Further Job Related Information
Selection Criteria:
Please refer to the attached Job
Description Form (JDF) to review the Work Related
Requirements.
We encourage you to contact Leanne Woods on 9892
2536 if you have any questions about the
role.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
How to Apply
If
this role is what you are looking for, apply online by clicking
the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the
bottom of this page and provide:
- A
cover letter detailing how you satisfy each of the Essential
Selection Criteria listed in the attached JDF Work Related Requirements
section.
- A current
resume/CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this
role
- The
names and contact details of two (2) professional referees,
preferable for one to be your current supervisor or
manager
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.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm
will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
