Support Services Supervisor

WA Country Health Service; Dongara; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Other allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service in Western Australia is seeking a part-time supervisor to lead and mentor Support Services staff. The role is a fixed-term appointment, 38 hours per fortnight, with potential extension or permanency.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safe and quality service delivery, and coordinate a range of support functions across the site in Dongara. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, effective communication with patients and colleagues, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and leading a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication with patients, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills with workload management.
• Intermediate computer literacy; proficient with MS Office and adaptable to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and mentoring of Support Services staff.
• Coordinate support services to ensure a safe, quality and timely service.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Organisation

Computer literacy

Job description

Position Profile:

Provide day to day supervision and mentoring of the Support Services staff. Coordination of support services ensuring that a safe, quality and timely service is maintained. This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment for 38 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

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.

Suitability Criteria:

• Supervision and Leadership - Experience supervising and leading a team.
• Communication - Effective communication with patients, stakeholders and colleagues. Verbal and written.
• Organisation, Prioritisation and Problem Solving - demonstrated ability to manage workload and problem solve effectively.
• Computer Litaracy - Intermediate Skills. Proficient in MS Office applications and able to learn and adapt to new systems.

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

For Further Job Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Trish Pavelka on 08 9927 0200.

Applicants are required to provide:

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) 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.

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. 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.

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.

Job Share:

Job Share arrangements may be considered.

Parental Leave:

This is a Fixed Term opportunity while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave.

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 all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 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).