Salary: HSW Level 5 $43.82 to $44.47 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
This role is to beoffered on a casual basis, with potential opportunites forextension(s) to a fixed term or permanentappointment
Position Profile
An opportunity exists for a Cook to joinWACHS Great Southern, responsible for preparing and cooking mealsacross the Plantagenet Cranbrook Health Service in accordance withDepartment of Health requirements and applicable food safetystandards and regulations. The role requires a strong commitment toorganisational values, safety, quality improvement and adherence tothe Code of Conduct, ensuring all duties are performed in line withrelevant policies, procedures, standards and legislativerequirements, including confidentiality and work health andsafety.
Area Profile
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is thelargest country health system in Australia and one ofthebiggest in the world, providing health services toapproximately half a million people, including45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half millionsquare kilometre area. The organisation comprisessevenregions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health servicesand health centres located acrossrural and remote WesternAustralia. Our core business is the provision of quality,accessible health servicesto country WA residents andvisitors.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the great salary ouremployees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (inline with operational requirements):
* 12%employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.For further information on superannuationclickhere
* Accessto generous salary packaging arrangements
* Professional DevelopmentOpportunities and Study Leave/assistance
* Flexibleworking arrangements
* Flexibleleave arrangements
* Otherprofessional and location based allowances
* As a WACountry Health Service employee you're entitled to discountsacross some private health care funds. Please see attachedflyer for further details.
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments).
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertakinga criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also berequired to undertake a working with children check (if requiredfor the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may askreferees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration ofethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does notnecessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as partof the appointment process.
Please note this recruitmentprocess requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment HealthAssessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA CountryHealth Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA toensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of theposition. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer ofemployment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHSPEHA Policy for further information.
Whilst thisselection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughoutthe health service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost 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 recruitmentdecision.
WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.
WA Health supports flexibleworking practices within the context of aquality healthservice. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment acrossall buildings, grounds and vehicles.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employeefeels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team bringsunique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community'sneeds. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences tojoin us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure toachieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the EqualOpportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people livingwith a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years ofage and under).
For Further Job Related Information
We encourage you tocontact Sarah Miller on 0448 070 302.
If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to applyonline (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).It is preferable for your referee to be a currentsupervisor ormanager.
Application Process
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. 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 systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED.
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