WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Midwest – Geraldton WA
$76,807 - $81,776 a year
20h ago , from Western Australia Department of Health
Position Profile
Assists with the ordering,distribution and dispensing of medicines, drug packaging andrelated clerical and stores procedures.
This is a Permanent Full Time Or Permanent Part Timeappointment.
Area Profile
The WA Country HealthService (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australiaand one of thebiggest in the world, providing health servicesto approximately half a million people, including45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half millionsquare kilometre area. The organisation comprisessevenregions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health servicesand health centres located acrossrural and remote WesternAustralia. Our core business is the provision of quality,accessible health servicesto country WA residents andvisitors.
Suitability Criteria
Suitability recognisesthat a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills,knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevantoperational requirements. The suitability requirements below arederived from the Job Description Form and define what will beassessed to determine your suitability for the role:
Works effectively as part of a busy team to deliver safeand timely services
Demonstrates competency in the use of software andattention to detail
Communicates clearly and effectively with stakeholders andteam members
Physically able to assist with stock movement and appliessafe work practices
Employee Advantages
In addition to thegreat salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits whichmay include (in line with operational requirements):
12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of yourchoice. For further information on superannuationclick here
Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities and StudyLeave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location based allowances
For Further Job RelatedInformation
We encourage you to contact KarenYardley on ************.




Applicants are required to provide
A cover letter outlining your suitability for thisposition
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevantexperience and ability to meet the position requirements
The names and contact details of two (2) professionalreferees, preferably including your current or most recentmanager
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior toapplying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time tocomplete the online application process as you will be required toanswer various questions and attach your documentation.
Further information about the role, including key duties pleasesee the Job Description Form (available online at ).
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights.This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made toindividuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms ofdiscrimination in the provision of our service. We embracediversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diversebackgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of aquality health service. WA Health is committed to a smokefree environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Other Conditions
WA Health engagesstaff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policiesrequire applicants to undertake a criminal records screening andintegrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well asundertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking,



youmay also be required to undertake a working with children check (ifrequired for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Wemay ask referees to comment on your integrity and pastdemonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverseinformation does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but willbe considered as part of the appointment process.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion ofsatisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Anyoffer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) isconditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to performthe inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHAwill result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for furtherinformation.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill theabove vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may beconsidered for other 'similar' vacancies within WACHS and/or thewider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost 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 recruitmentdecision.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66Rand 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
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