Aboriginal Health Practitioner

WA Country Health Service; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannuação

Salary packaging arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join care teams across Western Australia. The role focuses on culturally safe, holistic clinical care and health promotion for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the region.

The position involves working within a defined scope of practice and multidisciplinary teams, with flexible hours and the potential for extension or permanency in casual, permanent or fixed-term appointments.

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal descent and registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia.
• Experience delivering primary health care to Aboriginal communities across diverse settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, holistic person-centred clinical care.
• Deliver health education and promotion.
• Collaborate with health care teams within scope of practice.

Skills

Aboriginal descent

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

We currently have Casual, Permanent and Fixed Term appointments available, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency, at various hours. Pursuant of Section50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act1984 , the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent. Position Profile: The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will be responsible for working with health care teams to provide culturally safe, holistic person-centred clinical care, health education and promotion for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people within Western Australia. As specified in the summary of duties, these also include working within their scope of practice and considerate of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia professional capabilities.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service 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.

Suitability Criteria

The suitability requirements below are derived from the JobDescriptionForm and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

• Pursuant to section50D of the Equal Opportunities Act, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent and be registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia
• Experience working with Aboriginal people to provide primary health care across all settings
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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 generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

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. 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 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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Kylie Sims on 08 9956 1999. Applicants are required to provide:

Applicants are required to provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria above, outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent 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. Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on134477 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.

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.