AddressWander out yonder and experience the best of regional WA by working as a Senior Physiotherapist with the WA Country Health Service.
We are an organisation committed to providing innovative, high quality, consumer-centred healthcare locally to support healthy, thriving regional communities throughout Western Australia
About this opportunity
We are seeking qualified and enthusiastic Physiotherapists for senior roles across the WA Country Health Service. As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will plan, coordinate, and provide a Physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or community clients. You will also undertake supervisory and administrative duties as part of the WACHS service provision.
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 hospitals and health services in 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 09/05/2025.
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
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
How to apply
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. The following must be provided:
- A comprehensive CV that summarises your experience
- A statement addressing the selection criteria with examples to demonstrate your skills and experience. The selection criteria are found in the attached Job Description Form
- 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) and Working With Children’s Check (WA WWC Check)
About WACHS
The WA Country Health Service (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 is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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.
