Medical Receptionist

Karnet Prison Farm is a minimum-security prison located 75km south of Perth. Karnet Prison Farm functions as a pre-release centre that encourages its male offenders to be appropriately prepared for their return to the community as responsible citizens. The farm, which covers an area of approximately four hundred hectares, comprises of an abattoir, dairy, poultry and a market garden and supplies meat, milk, eggs, vegetables, and fruit for use by other prisons. The prison operates several community and restoration programs.We can offer a safe and secure environment where staff can make a significant contribution to improving the health outcomes for patients. The Health Services Branch provides a range of primary care services across WA to patients in custody.The Medical Receptionist is responsible for providing Medical Receptionist support to the appointed health centre. This role involves working with the Senior Medical Receptionist and provides administrative support to the health centre staff. This position contributes to the efficient functioning of the health centre and operates in an environment of competing priorities and constant adjustment. The position is required to manage diverse tasks including internal and external appointments; supporting clinicians in the continuity of health care to inmates; managing correspondence; administrative support to the Clinical Nurse Manager and general office duties. This position liaises and interacts with health centre staff and external agencies.ABOUT JUSTICEWhen you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.APPLICATION PROCESSHow to applyPlease ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;

• A statement no more than one (1) page, addressing the two (2), following Role Specific Criteria.

Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organisational skills

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.EQUITY AND DIVERSITYThe Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.Subsequent VacanciesApplicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATIONIf you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Victoria Purvis, Clinical Nurse Manager on (08) 9526 3312 for a confidential discussion.SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONApplicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across all women’s prisons by March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.