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SalaryThis is a Full Time Fixed Term opportunity for twelve (12) months with the possibility of extension(s).
Position Profile
We are seeking a Medical Contracts Coordinator to join our team. You will be responsible for managing the generation of medical workforce service contracts across the WA Country Health Service (WACHS), which include salaried medical practitioners via the WA Health System - Medical Practitioners - Australian Medical Agreement Industrial Agreement and independent Contracting Medical Practitioners (CMPs) via a Medical Services Agreement (MSA). You will coordinate the provision of contracts and advice to stakeholders in accordance with the appropriate business rules, Industrial Agreement and legislative and governance requirements. You will undertake development of internal stakeholder resources such as business rules and learning tools, and provides consultative advice to stakeholders with statistical data and medical workforce reports.
The WACHS CO Medical Contracts team is a high-performing, welcoming and collaborative environment. We are dedicated to continuous improvement projects in order to provide an excellent customer service experience for our regional stakeholders.
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.
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 An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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.
Employee Benefits
In 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
Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).
We encourage you to contact Emma Roggio on 08 6553 0859 should you have any questions regarding the role.
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 ( ).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement of no more than 2-3 pages, addressing the Work Related Requirements outlined in the attached JDF 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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
