We are currently recruiting for a Fixed Term
Part Time position at 38 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE) until
30/06/2026 with the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
Position
Profile: Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service
is part of the Population Health Directorate and supports
Aboriginal people to achieve their best possible health. The
team takes a holistic approach and continues to work in
partnership with other organisations. Undertakes, the daily
nursing management of the delivery of quality client services,
through the efficient and effective utilisation of human,
physical and material resources. Acts as a resource for other
staff when appropriate
To be successful in this role,
you will have:
- Proven understanding
of primary health care principles and the social
determinants of health.
- Effective
communication and interpersonal skills, including
well‑developed written, verbal, and group facilitation
abilities.
- Ability to work
effectively both independently and as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated
awareness of multicultural issues, including those
affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples.
- Eligibility to hold,
or current possession of, a C or C‑A Class driver’s
licence, with the ability to travel within the
region.
- Current immunisation
certification, or willingness to obtain as
required.
To learn more about the role, please
refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Pam Ford on (08) 9892 7516 or
pam.ford@health.wa.gov.au
About Us
The WA Country Health Service’s core business
is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people
from large regional centres to those in small remote
communities.
Our vision is to
be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community,
Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and
Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we
interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide
care to our patients.
About the REGION
Nursing in the Great Southern
The Great Southern region is located on the
south coast of Western Australia, adjoining the Southern Ocean,
where the coast extends for approximately 500 km. It is also
bordered by the South West region on the west and extends 200 km
north where it meets the Wheatbelt region. The total land area is
39,007 sq km (including offshore islands), representing
approximately 1.5 per cent of the State's total area.
The historic port town of Albany, which is
the State's oldest European settlement, has one of the best natural
anchorages in the Southern Hemisphere and is the region's
administrative centre. It is also the transport hub from where most
of region's crops and livestock are shipped.
Learn more about living and working in
country WA by visiting our website at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
Why work for us? The Western Australian
Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well
as an amazing range of benefits:
- Heavily subsidised
housing Government
Regional Officer Housing
- Paid Study
Leave
-
Generous Salary Packaging
Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a
range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday
living expenses.
- Up to $2650 on
meals and entertainment
- Access to novated
vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle
expenses.
- Flexible work and leave
arrangements.
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12.0% Superannuation
Guarantee
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online via the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the
following documents and information as part of your
application:
- A detailed cover letter
and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work
experience and achievements including the contact details of 2
referees (including a current line manager).
- A written statement
addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum
3-4 pages).
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).
Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for
sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are
encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the
advertisement before completing the application as there are
several steps that are required to be completed prior to
progressing any application for employment.
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.
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 can 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).
Similar Vacancy: 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.
