Allied Health Clinical Advisor (High Risk Foot)
This is a fixed term appointment for 15.2 hours per fortnight until 27/06/2027, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Position Profile: The Allied Health Clinical Advisor (High Risk Foot) provides leadership, education and clinical governance in advancing service design and delivery for the high risk foot within the WA Country Health Service. This will include advancing practice through the delivery of education and training, facilitating communities of practice, providing clinical support and supervision, collaborating with other clinical programs and facilitating quality improvement initiatives relevant for rural and remote clinical settings.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
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.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, 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. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Area Profile: The WACHS Allied Health Program is responsible for providing and supporting allied health leadership, management and governance. The scope of the portfolio includes leadership, service development, education & training, workforce, operational management and communication. The Allied Health Program consists of a Director, Program Officers, Food Service team, NDIS Coordinators, Business Support Officers, Clinical Educators and Professional Leads for Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Podiatry and Social Work who provide profession-specific leadership and support to clinicians across all regions of WACHS. Our Directorate actively supports and encourages diversity and inclusion across all occupational groups through the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment and mentoring opportunities for all people. Our strategies are located at www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing 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 salary packaging arrangements
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Anna McDonald on 0427 942 ***.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 3 pages, provide a detailed curriculum vitae to summarize your skills and experience, and the contact details of two professional referees (preferably a current supervisor or 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.
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.
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