Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
This is for a Permanent Full Time appointment
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture. Then look no further.
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. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Krista Coward on 08 9380 7767.
About this role
This position assists the Manager Health Promotion to coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate health promotion interventions with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations for the primary prevention of chronic disease within the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) catchment area; assists to determine the strategic priorities for health promotion for the NMHS. Collaborates to implement agreed programs and takes a lead role to support and guide teams formed to implement those programs; monitors, evaluates and reports on activities and outcomes; consults with government departments, non-government organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and the community to ensure intersectoral support for health promotion initiatives.
The Health Promotion Service works across the NMHS catchment area and aims to keep the population healthy by preventing chronic diseases (e.g. cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, respiratory disease and some cancers) and injury. The Service has a population-wide approach and focuses on the main lifestyle risk factors causing the greatest burden of disease: smoking; poor diet; harmful alcohol use; overweight and obesity; and physical inactivity. Health Promotion professionals identify the causes of these risk factors and work collaboratively with local organisations and community to find ways to address them.
In this position you will lead the Priority Communities Program and collaborate with local service providers and community in priority localities to develop tailored interventions that support healthy behaviours and create safer environments.
This position reports to the Manager Health Promotion.
What we are looking for
A highly capable and values-driven individual to join our dynamic Health Promotion Service. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality service delivery. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.
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 & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Area Profile
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here .
Generous salary packaging
Diverse and inclusive culture
A smoke free environment
Flexible leave arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Paid study leave
Flexible working arrangements
Continuous learning
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Krista Coward on 08 9380 7767.
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
A statement no more than 3 pages addressing Essential Selection Criteria 1, 2 and 7 as outlined in the attached job description form. We encourage you to identify and outline detailed relative examples to support your claims.
A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
Eligibility to Apply:
Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
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.