The closing date to submit applications for this recruitment pool has been extended.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s).
Pathology Specimen Collector (Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest, Wheatbelt, Goldfields, South West, Great Southern)
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.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWAD), Residential Aged Care Facility Worker Access Directions (ACWD) and the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWAD and/or ACWD.
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 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 An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2022.
Position Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is establishing a pool of Specimen Collectors to collect COVID-19 pathology specimens (specifically swabs) from a range of locations across regional Western Australia on a deployment basis as required. All training will be provided and in addition to specimen collection, successful applicants will also be responsible for key data collection, completing identification checks and documentation of requests. The role may involve wearing PPE for the majority of the shift.
This position requires a willingness to travel frequently within the region/s across WA.
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):
- 10% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- 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
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Further Information: Enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to WACHS Logistics Team on 1800 975 225 or via email: wachs.eocworkforce@health.wa.gov.au
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.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability to the role and your current curriculum vitae including 2 referees. It is preferable for at least one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager and the heading of your letter should identify the regions that you are able to work in.
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.
Please note that interviews may not form part of the recruitment process.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
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