Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Officer

Suitable applications to this pool may be used to full a range of casual, fixed term and permanent vacancies, with possibility of extension, across the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest, Wheatbelt, Goldfields, South West and Great Southern.

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 area of two and a half million square kilometres.  We are the primary provider of public health services across Western Australia.

About this opportunity

PATS is funded by the WA State Government through the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development (DPIRD) Royalties for Regions (RfR) scheme and is administered by WA Country Health Service. The intent of PATS is to support equitable access to medical specialist services for country people. PATS provides financial assistance towards travel and accommodation expenses to eligible permanent WA country residents and their approved support persons who are required to travel a minimum distance to access their nearest available medical specialist service.

The Job Description Form (attached) provides a full statement of duties.

The Applicant Information (attached) provides additional information about the application process, regions and working at WACHS.

Further information about this position

This is an open-ended Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and Casual appointments. This includes the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The following must be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process, but applicants may be contacted if additional information is required.
• Referees will be contacted as part of the assessment process.
• If you are successful to the pool, you will be considered for all suitable vacancies across the 7 WACHS regions for the duration of the pool without having to re-apply for each individual position. You will be able to indicate your regional preferences and availability for positions.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2025. 

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which include:

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance, including the Transition to Practice graduate program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

How to apply

Apply online via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.

To be considered for this role the following four (4) job requirements listed below must be provided in support of your job application:

1. A comprehensive CV that summarises your experience and professional qualifications.
2. A statement of 2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria, with examples to demonstrate your skills and experience. The selection criteria are listed on the final page of the attached Job Description Form.
3. Please include any location preferences.
4. The names and contact details of two (2) recent professional referees. It is preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be considered for a permanent position in the WA public sector
• Undertake criminal records screening and integrity checks; this may also include referees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour
• Completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).

About WACHS

WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia.  The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Working with us will expose you to a range of career options along with living in vibrant country communities. There is a wealth of information about living and working in country WA, which you can access from our website.

WACHS is committed to living our values. A key focus is on Community where we apply: Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity. 

Commitment to Diversity

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 4pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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