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Form of workThis is for a Fixed Term Part Time appointment until 18 April 2025 at 30.4 hours per fortnight with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Applicants must meet all essential selection criteria listed on page 5 of the job description attachment.
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Julia Platts on 08 9380 77***or email ************@health.wa.gov.au.
About this role
This position assists in identifying Public Health nutrition priorities for the north metropolitan population and coordinates the planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions to address these; works collaboratively with team members, other health professionals and key stakeholders and builds capacity to develop solutions to nutrition issues.
This position reports to the Manager Health Promotion.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a highly capable and values-driven individual to join our dynamic Health Promotion team. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality health outcomes. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Area Profile
NMHS provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/
The Health Promotion Service works across the NMHS catchment area and aims to keep the population healthy by preventing chronic disease (e.g. cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, respiratory disease and some cancers) and injury.
The service has a population-wide approach focusing on the lifestyle risk factors causing the greatest burden of disease:
- tobacco smoking
- poor diet
- overweight and obesity
- physical inactivity
- harmful levels of alcohol use
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Generous salary packaging
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- A smoke free environment
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location based allowances
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
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Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
- A cover letter that details examples of how you meet each of the selection criteria listed on page 5 of the job description attachment.
- A comprehensive and current resume that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term or casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
