Senior Aboriginal Health Program Officer
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.
Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
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.
Position Profile: Senior Aboriginal Health Program Officer. Responsibilities include assisting with the management of local level planning, implementation and review of a range of Aboriginal health initiatives, including strategic partnerships and policy advice, workforce and community engagement to close the gap in Aboriginal health disadvantage in accordance with key WA Health and WA Country Health Service (WACHS) policies and strategic directions. The occupant must demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is mandatory.
Area Profile: The 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 the great salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include the following:
* Access to salary packaging arrangements
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Peta Sands on 0427 307 ***.
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