Overview
Part time, Casual/Temporary, Full time, Contract, Permanent
This is a Permanent or FixedTerm appointment at various hours per fortnight, with thepossibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Casual appointmentsmay be considered.
Position profile
An opportunity exists for a Gardener Handypersonto join our team at WA Country Health Service – Midwest. TheGardener Handyperson is responsible for the general maintenance ofall hospital buildings, grounds, facilities and assets.
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
* Access to 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.
Selection process
Whilst this selectionprocess will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it mayalso be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout thehealth 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 whenthe authorised delegate endorses therecruitment decision.
Commitment to diversity and employment conditions
WA Health iscommitted to eliminating all formsof discrimination in theprovision of our service. We embrace diversity and stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginaland Torres StraitIslander peoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgroundsand people with 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 tofostering 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 information
For Further JobRelated Information:We encourage you tocontact John McKay on 08 9956 8***.
Applications assistance
If you experienceddifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.
Lodgement guidance
It is preferable for your referee to be a currentsupervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised towrite a covering letter outlining their suitability for thisposition, and attach their current resume or curriculumvitae.These documents should be complete and ready to attachprior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient timeto complete the online application process as you will be requiredto answer various questions and attach yourdocumentation.
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED.
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