The new Geraldton Health Campus Acute Psychiatric Unit,
opening in mid‑2026, offers a meaningful opportunity for a Senior
Aboriginal Health Practitioner to support culturally safe and
recovery‑focused care for consumers and their families. You will
work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver
health assessments, screening and monitoring within your scope of
practice. You will build strong links with local health services,
support safe medication and vaccination administration and help
patients make informed care decisions. A key focus is providing
cultural safety, guiding patients and families through the health
system and promoting a holistic, culturally centred model of care.
You will use your knowledge of the unique health needs of
Aboriginal people to support better outcomes for the Midwest
community.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to
apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information/documents as part of
your application:
- A detailed CV or document
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/recent
supervisor or manager.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact the Kylie Sims at 9956 1999
(kylie.sims@health.wa.gov.au).
Important information to note:
- Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process
however applicants may be contacted to request additional
information.
- This selection process may also be used to fill other
"similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing
range of benefits:
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
- Professional Development opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee
- WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration
will be given to flexible work/roster options, where
operationally appropriate.
- 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 Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than
600,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its
population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in
the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates
four health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and
Murchison.
The $188 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus is an
investment in the Midwest, delivering:
- an expanded emergency department
- a new intensive care unit and new high dependency unit
- a new integrated mental health service inclusive of an
adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short
stay unit
- a reconfigured main entry
A community reference group with local consumers, staff and
representatives from local organisations helped inform the
architectural drawings.
The group also shaped cultural recognition of the traditional
land owners and representation of regionally significant landmarks
and industries in the new facility.
Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section
50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant
of this position must be of Aboriginal
descent.
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
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.
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.
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
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 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 quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free
environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
