The new Geraldton Health Campus Acute Psychiatric Unit, opening in mid‐2026, offers a meaningful opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to support culturally safe and recovery‐focused care for consumers and their families. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver health assessments, screening and monitoring within your scope of practice. You will build strong links with local health services, support safe medication and vaccination administration and help patients make informed care decisions. A key focus is providing cultural safety, guiding patients and families through the health system and promoting a holistic, culturally centred model of care. You will use your knowledge of the unique health needs of Aboriginal people to support better outcomes for the Midwest community.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information/documents as part of your application:
* A detailed CV or document that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
* The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees – preferable for one to be your current or recent supervisor or manager
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Kylie Sims at 9956 1999 (kylie.sims@health.wa.gov.au) or Rani Randall at 0438 803 736 (Rani.randall@health.wa.gov.au).
Important Information To Note
* Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process; however applicants may be contacted to request additional information.
* This selection process may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
What We Offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
* Professional Development opportunities
* Continuous learning opportunities
* 12% Superannuation Guarantee
* WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options where operationally appropriate.
* 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.
Area Profile
The Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 600,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates four health districts – Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison.
The $188 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus is an investment in the Midwest, delivering:
* an expanded emergency department
* a new intensive care unit and new high dependency unit
* a new integrated mental health service inclusive of an adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay unit
* a reconfigured main entry
A community reference group with local consumers, staff and representatives from local organisations helped inform the architectural drawings. The group also shaped cultural recognition of the traditional land owners and representation of regionally significant landmarks and industries in the new facility.
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).
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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.
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.
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
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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.
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