MIDWIVES
Come and join the WACHS team, while working in country
Position Profile: WACHS is seeking Midwives to come and work with us in a variety of locations, that suit your lifestyle. Casual, Fixed Term and Permanent roles available.
This position plays a key role in ensuring the ongoing development and stability of midwifery services in the WACHS regions and communities.
Please note the closing date for applications has changed to 01/11/2024.
Participating regions/sites
* Kimberley – Kununurra, Broome & Derby
* Pilbara - Karratha-Port Hedland
* Midwest – Geraldton & Carnarvon
* Goldfields – Kalgoorlie, Esperance
* Wheatbelt – Narrogin & Northam
* South West-Bunbury-Busselton-Collie, Bridgetown, Manjimup & Margaret River,
* Great Southern-Albany
Benefits include:
* 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information 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
The following must be noted:
* The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
* Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process, but applicants may be contacted to request additional information.
* Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments can be made when similar vacancies occur.
* Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024.
International applicants with suitable experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Wendy Milne - Midwifery Workforce Manager - 0499 943 595- wendy.milne@health.wa.gov.au
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online to (link for advertisement)
* Applicants are advised to provide a curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements following the selection criteria.
* Provide location preferences in application.
* Please provide two suitable references, including a current line manager.
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.
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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
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
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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.