Do you want
to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its
people and community?
We are looking
for a highly experienced Aboriginal Health Project Consultant to
support our Graylands Reconfiguration and Forensic Project (GRAFP)
team in delivering key development projects which will improve
healthcare infrastructure for all Western Australians.
We have one (1)
vacancy for up to Full-time (76 hrs / fortnight or pro
rata),
Fixed Term
appointment for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of
extension(s).
Eligibility to
Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of
Aboriginal descent.
Project
Background and Position Description
The Graylands
Reconfiguration and Forensic Project encompasses all activities
related to the Reconfiguration of the Graylands site and includes
the Graylands Campus Project (GCP), which is the first major phase
of the reconfiguration. GCP scope includes:
- A 32 bed
male adult forensic inpatient unit
- An 8 bed
child and adolescent forensic inpatient unit
- Integrated adult patient
services and rehabilitation centre (the hub)
- Secure
perimeter, associated road works and site works
This program represents a
significant opportunity to improve contemporary services to meet
the needs of Western Australians living with mental health issues,
now and in the future.
What
is our Aboriginal Health Project Consultant
role?
This position leads
engagement to identify needs of Aboriginal people to inform and
shape new health facilities and services to enable the provision of
culturally safe health care. Cultivates partnerships between
Aboriginal and other healthcare workers and organisations to assist
in the planning and development of culturally appropriate mental
health care for Aboriginal people and their families. Supports
the work of the GRAFP team across all workstreams and
deliverables.
While your qualifications
and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude
speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours
reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and
Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on
your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while
upholding our values.
What
we offer
NMHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work
options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great
salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:
- Salary
packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career
development opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage you to
contact Jennifer Holmes on 0405 826 957 to discuss how this
role aligns with your personal and career interests.
We
think you’ll like it here
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here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out
what they have to say.
Ready to join our
team?
Applicants are required to
apply online via www.jobs.wa.gov.au, so prepare your
documents for uploading (details below) before you start and allow
enough time to complete the online application process. If
you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13
44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The JDF is attached for
reference. Your application should include:
- A
cover letter of no more than two pages outlining how you
propose to perform the role.
- A
detailed Resume which sets out your
qualifications, capabilities and demonstrates your skills and
experience in relation to the accountabilities and selection
criteria relevant to this position.
- References
- the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is
preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.
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.
North Metropolitan Health
Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and
strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.
We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed
to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We
encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity,
Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing
the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and
Wellbeing Strategy.
NMHS upholds the social
model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and
endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and
flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact NMHS Human
Resources at email nmhs.humanresources@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We look forward to
receiving your application.
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available in alternative formats on request.
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