Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Great Southern; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Study Leave

Flexible working

Job summary

WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Great Southern in Victoria is seeking a dedicated health professional to join a multidisciplinary regional mental health team. The role focuses on improving accessibility of mental health services for Aboriginal communities and people within the Great Southern region.

These permanent full-time duties involve collaborating with clinicians, supporting culturally informed care, and contributing to a responsive, community-oriented health service that aims to close

Qualifications

• Cultural knowledge and community connection.
• Mental health and support experience.
• Teamwork and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary regional mental health team.
• Enhance accessibility of mental health services to Aboriginal people and communities.

Skills

Cultural Knowledge

Mental Health Experience

Teamwork

Job description

WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Great Southern – Great Southern VIC

$94,066 - $100,024 a year

Full time, Permanent

2d ago , from Western Australia Department of Health

Position Profile:

Works as a member of themultidisciplinary regional mental health team and enhance theaccessibility of mental health services to Aboriginal people andcommunities.

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

Area Profile:

The WA Country HealthService (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australiaand one of thebiggest in the world, providing health servicesto approximately half a million people, including45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half millionsquare kilometre area. The organisation comprisessevenregions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health servicesand health centres located acrossrural and remote WesternAustralia. Our core business is the provision of quality,accessible health servicesto country WA residents andvisitors.

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute tomerit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethicalalignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitabilityrequirements below are derived from the Job Description Form anddefine what will be assessed to determine your suitability for therole:

• Cultural Knowledge and Community Connection
• Mental Health and Support Experience
• Teamwork and Professional Skills

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of theEqual Opportunity Act1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginaldescent.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to thegreat salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits whichmay include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of yourchoice. For further information on superannuationclick here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and StudyLeave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job RelatedInformation:

We encourage you to contactLee-Anne Woods on 08 9892 2***.

Applicants are required to provide:

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and whatyou 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) professionalreferees, preferably including your current or most recentmanager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior toapplying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time tocomplete the online application process as you will be required toanswer various questions and attach your documentation.

Further information about the role, including key duties pleasesee the Job Description Form (available online atwww.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible forappointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights.This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made toindividuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visasthat enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating allforms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the contextof a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke freeenvironment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engagesstaff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policiesrequire applicants to undertake a criminal records screening andintegrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well asundertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, youmay also be required to undertake a working with children check (ifrequired for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. Wemay ask referees to comment on your integrity and pastdemonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverseinformation does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but willbe considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working WithChildren (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to theWWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion ofsatisfactory 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 performthe inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHAwill result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for furtherinformation.

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 recruitmentdecision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of allbackgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitablefuture and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66Rand 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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