WA Health Job DescriptionWA 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.Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.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: Works as a member of the multidisciplinary regional mental health team to enhance the accessibility of mental health services to Aboriginal people and communities.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: In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (subject to operational requirements):11.5% 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.Discounts across some private healthcare funds as a WACHS employee. Please see the attached flyer for details.Further Job-Related Information: For inquiries, contact Lee-Anne Woods at 08 9892 2440.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services at 13 44 77 during business hours.Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.Application Requirements: Please include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position, a statement addressing the selection criteria, and a detailed curriculum vitae summarizing your experience and how you meet the position requirements. Ensure all documents are complete and ready to attach before submitting your application, and allow sufficient time to complete the online process.Lodgement Deadline: Submissions are system-generated. Any submissions after 4:00 pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. All applicants must undertake criminal records screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and ethical conduct.Please note that this recruitment process requires a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any employment offer is conditional upon this assessment. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer. For more details, see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy. This process may also be used to fill similar vacancies within the health service for up to twelve months from the date of the recruitment decision.
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