This is for a
Permanent Full Time appointment.
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.
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 a
Senior Aboriginal Health Program Officer.
Assists with the management of local level
planning, implementation and review of a range of Aboriginal
health initiatives including
strategic partnerships and policy advice and workforce and
community engagement to
close the gap in Aboriginal health disadvantage in accordance with
key WA Health and WA Country Health Service (WACHS) policies and
strategic directions. The occupant of this position is required to
demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational
values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in
all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant
policies, procedures, standards and legislation including
Confidentiality and Work Health
and Safety policies is mandatory.
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 Peta Sands on 0427 307 962.
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.
