This is a appointment for a Permanent
Full/Part or Fixed Term Full/Part Time appointmemt at various hours
per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
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.
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
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: We
are currently seeking to appoint an Aboriginal Liaison Officer -
Karratha Health Campus (KHC) Emergency Department.
Provide a liaison service between
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders (TSI) clients presenting to
Karratha Health Campus and WA Country Health Service (WACHS)
Pilbara staff. To provide direct welfare and health services to
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Island patients and their families. To
help empower their independence in their own health care and to
liaise with other government and non-government services and
Aboriginal/TSI communities on issues relating to Aboriginal/TSI
health and welfare.
Area Profile: The WA
Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system
in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health
services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000
Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square
kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a
strong network of public hospitals, health services and health
centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core
business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to
country WA residents and visitors.
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 Tamara Goes on 08 9144 7503.
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.
