Overview
Join to apply for the Allied Health Assistant role at WA Country Health Service.
This is a Permanent or Fixed Term Part-time appointment at 53.2 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
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
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).
Position Profile
An opportunity exists for an Allied Health Assistant to join our team in Karratha.
The Allied Health Assistant assists and supports Allied Health Professionals in implementing programs and activities and undertakes specified client care under the direct supervision of therapy staff.
Under the delegation and monitoring of designated (AHPs), the Allied Health Assistant assists in activities that facilitate and support the effective and efficient provision of Allied Health Services.
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.
The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Employee Benefits
12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
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.
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).
For Further Job Related Information
We encourage you to contact Fiona Ireland on 08 9144 7832.
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online ().
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
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.
Additional Information
This Vacancy Is Subject To a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For Further Information Please Refer To The WWC Website At
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 selection process may be used to fill other similar vacancies within the health service and may extend for up to twelve (12) months from the endorsement date.
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