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This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Aboriginal Recovery Engagement Officer to join the Broome Mental Health Team, at the Broome Community Recovery Centre (BCRC).
Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
Position Profile: The Aboriginal Recovery Engagement Officer is a vital part of the Broome Community Recovery Centre (BCRC) team. They provide cultural and organisational leadership and expertise to fellow staff, as well as to others delivering programs at the centre. This role also works closely with the Aboriginal Mental Health Worker team, contributing to KMHDS's delivery of culturally safe and inclusive activities and groups.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Coordinating, designing, and delivering Recovery programs.
* Providing cultural expertise and leadership to those delivering programs at the BCRC, including community agencies.
* Supporting the Recovery Centre Coordinator with BCRC operations and administration.
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 Samantha Bentink on 0499 929 910.
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.
Team Profile: Located on the corner of Saville and Forrest Streets in Old Broome, the Broome Community Recovery Centre (BCRC) is part of the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service (KMHDS). The team includes a Centre Coordinator, peer workers, and the Aboriginal Recovery Engagement Officer.
Together, we deliver Recovery-based programs and supports for people with lived experience of mental health and AOD (alcohol and other drug) challenges, their carers, and families. We also provide education, support, and development opportunities to services and the wider community.
We partner with other organisations to support local Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), mental health, and AOD initiatives.
BCRC incorporates the personal Recovery principles of inclusion, connectedness, hope, and optimism across all operations, programs, and activities.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Only complete applications will be considered.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Ensure you provide the following information as attachments as part of your application:
* A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this
* A cover letter outlining your suitability for this
* A 2-3-page maximum document, addressing the separate selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF), and providing relevant examples which show how you meet each of
* The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager. This information may be included as part of your CV instead of as a separate document.
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.
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
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
What we offer: 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.
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* Location based allowances including:
* Additional North West paid leave
* District Allowance - regional specific
* Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
* Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
* Additional Remote Area Specific
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
* Access to salary packaging arrangements
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Generous Salary Packaging benefits
Lodgement deadlines are system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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