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SalarySalary: HSO Level G2 $42.73 - $45.51 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading)Location: KununurraUnit/Division: Kimberley -> Kununurra Hospital / OutpatientsWork Type: CasualPosition No: 00200563Closing Date: 2024-04-04 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments:
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.Kununurra Hospital are seeking Casual Aboriginal Liaison Officers to join their Outpatient Unit.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.About the RoleIn this position you will provide a liaison service and direct link between health service staff and Aboriginal people to ensure culturally appropriate access to health care.For Further Job Related InformationPlease see the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Monica Chappell on 0417 175 427.Other ConditionsWA 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.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: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 An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.Area ProfileThe 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 BenefitsIn addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
- A cover letter detailing how you satisfy the essential selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager
