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Coordinator - Aboriginal Health
Salary: HSO G7 $105,824 - $112,443 p.a. pro rata
Location: Nedlands
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 00019667
Closing Date: 2022-12-05 4:00 PM
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Vacancy Reference No.789596
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment until 30/10/2024 at 76 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
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.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
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.
Position Profile: To support children and young people in out of home care navigate the WA Health system, by coordinating health management planning in a culturally appropriate environment. The successful applicant will liaise with children, young people, their carers, families, child protection workers, community organisations and agencies to build health profiles and manage ongoing health planning. The position will be responsible for the facilitation of health assessments, improving health literacy and streamlining health processes for children in out of homecare. It will include coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Health Navigator program. Facilitate the ongoing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and provide expert advice related to service changes and program redesign.
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 5,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please .
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Kara Edwards on 08 0425 748 077.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online ( ). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria
- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
To apply for this vacancy now, please (or apply online at ).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
