Allied Health Assistant - Mental Health

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Allied Health Assistant - Mental Health

Salary: HSO Level G2 $67,995 - $72,840 p.a. pro rata (inclusive of base salary and 10.5% superannuation) plus generous salary packaging and additional allowances as outlined in the award where appropriate
Location: Murdoch
Unit/Division: Mental Health Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00114250
Closing Date: 2022-12-19 4:00 PM
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This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

These roles support the delivery of patient care by supporting Allied Health professionals with the provision of mental health patient care programs including group and individual treatments, and related activities under the Allied Health professional’s direction.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services. The purpose-built Mental Health Unit includes a Youth Unit for people aged between 16 and 24 years, a Mother and Baby Unit, and an assessment Unit providing a therapeutic environment for patients requiring short term admission. The Mental Health Service provides evidence-based care from a multidisciplinary clinical team, with strong consumer and carer engagement.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Katrine Nehyba by email or on 08 6152 3189.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include: * A copy of your current CV

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

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

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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Eligibility

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

These are fixed term part time roles at 68.48 hours per fortnight to cover parental leave with the possibility of extensions.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 29/02/2024.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.