About the
Opportunity
This
is a Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the
possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
The Welfare
Officer assesses and prioritises patient welfare needs and provides
direct assistance to access benefits and other requirements.
Liaises with government and other service providers to provide
necessary assistance.
Works in conjunction with a multidisciplinary
team in providing a comprehensive social welfare service for
consumers.
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,
applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for
other 'similar' vacancies within EMHS and/or the wider WA public
sector.
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.
Area
Profile: Midland Community Mental
Health Centre is part of Bentley Health Service and is situated in
the heart of Midland, is easily accessible via public transport and
is close to Midland Gate Shopping Centre.
It is a multidisciplinary
tertiary mental health service providing specialist Mental Health
care and care coordination for eligible consumers aged from 18
years in the Swan/Hills catchment.
Multidisciplinary teams work
with consumers to achieve their recovery goals and return to
primary care in the community.
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for more information about our hospitals.
Employee
Advantages: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits
which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
Flexible
working arrangements.
Flexible
leave arrangements.
Other
professional and location-based allowances.
12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For information on superannuation
click here.
Fitness
Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools,



and
fitness centres across Australia
Discounted Smart Rider
for travel to work
Free
Parking
How
to apply
Application
Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply
online ()
and provide suitable Referees, it is preferable for your referee to
be a current supervisor or manager.
Satisfactory references are an
essential part of East Metropolitan Health Service's (EMHS)
recruitment.
Set yourself up to succeed in your application by
providing suitable, contactable referees.
Applicants
are advised to write a statement addressing the suitability
criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed
curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are
able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should
be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
For
further job-related Information: for further information,
we encourage you to contact Gail Hogan on ************.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
EMHS is
committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who
are representative of the diverse communities we
assist.
We wholly
embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with
us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations,
family responsibilities or other characteristics, including
Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds,




individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity,
and people with disability.
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 **** applies to
this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment,
applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
This includes
visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who
hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing
employment in Australia.
We are
committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and
inclusion.
We actively promote applications from people with
disability.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you
through the recruitment process.
Please contact ******
to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the
application or selection process.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required
to undertake a working with children check (if required for the
role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
This
position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children
(WWC)
Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC
website at:

Help in submitting your application:
If you
experience technical difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance
during business hours.

📌 Welfare Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth