Vacancy Reference No. VCID727498
This is a permanent appointment for
45.6 hours per fortnight, we currently have one position
available.
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.
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: Responsible for the provision
of patient and administration services to ensure the efficient and
effective operation of Cancer Services within the Esperance Health
Campus.
Area Profile: The Goldfields region of the WA
Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of
Western Australia. The region is located in the south eastern
corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including
offshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields
consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie &
Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora
and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a
number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16
distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population
that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in10
people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison
to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide
range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture and
tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and
northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural
sector in the south.
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 Tanya Rea on 08 9079 8053.
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 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.
