Clerical Officer - Patient Assisted Travel Scheme
WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Midwest – Geraldton WA
$74,031 - $78,820 a year
Part time, Casual/Temporary, Contract, Permanent
1d ago, from Western Australia Department of Health
This is a Permanent Part Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointment at 60.8 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Casual appointments may also be considered.
WAHealth 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.
WAHealth supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smokefree environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
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. 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. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Please note that the recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory PEHA. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer being withdrawn. See the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Position Profile: This role is responsible for the administration of the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) in accordance with PATS Policies and Guidelines.
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.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation 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
* As a WA Country Health Service employee you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future. We encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (under 25).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Mellissa Kerr on 08 9956 1***.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability, a statement addressing the selection criteria in 2-3 pages, and provide a detailed curriculum vitae. Ensure documents are complete and ready to attach. Allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
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