* RM Level 1 $82,945 - $106,630 p.a.
pro rata plus shift penalties (plus 12% superannuation). The
new Midwifery Annualised Salary Agreement (MASA) agreement for
Caseload Midwifery commenced 30 June 2025 and attracts a 40%
annualisation loading for caseload
midwives
Position
Profile: WACHS is seeking to grow our Midwifery workforce
with positions available in Core, Caseload models and limited
locations for FIFO opportunities. Roles in multiple regions.
Casual, Fixed Term and Permanent roles available.
This position is a key role in
providing experience and leadership development for our midwifery
services in the WACHS regions and communities.
Regions/sites
- Kimberley – Kununurra,
Broome & Derby
- Pilbara – Karratha - Port
Hedland
- Midwest –
Geraldton
- Wheatbelt – Northam
(Caseload)
- Goldfields – Kalgoorlie,
Esperance
- Southwest - Bunbury -
Collie, Bridgetown & Manjimup
Benefits
include:
- 12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Other professional and
location-based allowances
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.
The following must be
noted:
- The panel will monitor
this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a
regular basis.
- Interviews may not be
conducted as part of the process, but applicants may be
contacted to request additional information.
- Suitable applicants will
be placed in a pool from which appointments can be made when
similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until
30/06/2027.
International applicants with
suitable experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply for
Core positions.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
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).
For Further
Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact
Wendy Milne - Midwifery Workforce Manager - 0499 943
595- wendy.milne@health.wa.gov.au
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online
(link for advertisement) and complete the following.
- provide a current
curriculum vitae which demonstrates your relevant skills and
midwifery competencies to support your
application.
- a short letter
that includes the location/s you are
seeking
- address the
Essential criterion in the Work-Related Requirements that
provides examples from your current workplace that demonstrate
your suitability.
- please provide
two suitable references, including a current line
manager.
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.
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 a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
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 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.
