AddressVCID 880373
Position Profile: PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA (PLMWA) and the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) are looking for a suitably qualified individual to work across both Health Service Providers to deliver a comprehensive Clinical and Laboratory Paediatric Haematology Service.
This position is a combined service initiative between PLMWA and the CAHS. In this role you will need to provide a full range of diagnostic paediatric and adolescent laboratory and clinical services to the Perth Children’s Hospital and the wider WA community.
The appointee will have experience in both clinical and laboratory haematology and will have a demonstrated ability to work harmoniously as part of the team in providing a responsive, best practice, patient and client focussed service. The appointee will share each Department's commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to applied research in haematology.
This exciting role is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment for 5 years at 64 hours (0.8FTE) per fortnight, 32 hours (0.4FTE) with PLMWA and 32 hours (0.4FTE) with Perth Children’s Hospital.
The successful applicant will be issued with a contract of employment from each Health Service Provider.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Other Conditions: 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.
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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Including:
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Wellness support including discounted gym membership
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location based allowances
Selection Criteria: Please address the joint selection criteria attached in a separate document that covers duties for positions at both sites.
Application Instructions:
You will be required to submit ONE application to cover the both positions.
Please refer to the attached Application Selection Criteria sheet and respond to ALL selection criteria in your cover letter; Shared Criteria, Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Specific Criteria and PathWest Specific Criteria.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the joint selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
