Position Profile: Works as a
member of the multidisciplinary regional mental health team and
enhance the accessibility of mental health services to Aboriginal
children, young people, families, and communities.
This is a Permanent Full Time
appointment.
Area
Profile: WACHS Wheatbelt
spans 155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands
and language groups.
From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross
in the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south,
the region offers extensive opportunities.
Health services include
emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and
allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative,
rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health
promotion, and child, school, and community health services.
District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along
with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure
comprehensive care across the region.
With a strong community
spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for
living, working, and exploring.
Suitability
Criteria:
Suitability recognises that a range of
factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge,
abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational
requirements.
The suitability requirements below are derived from
the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to
determine your suitability for the role:
Pursuant to section 50D
of the Equal Opportunities Act, the occupant of this position
must be of Aboriginal descent.
Demonstrated working
knowledge of Aboriginal family structures and ability to apply
this understanding effectively to enhance support for
Aboriginal clients accessing the service.
Demonstrated knowledge
and understanding of Aboriginal culture, customs, and history,
with a demonstrated ability to recognise and address their
impact on Aboriginal clients accessing the service.
Demonstrated ability to
work within a multi-disciplinary team and the capacity to
contribute to adequate care coordination tailored to the needs
of Aboriginal clients.
An understanding of the
practical emotional impact of mental disorders on children,
young people, and their families.
Effective communication
skills (verbal and written)



and ability to communicate
effectively with Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal
people.
Experience in working
with children and adolescents with serious mental health
disorders.
In possession of a C or
C-A Class Drivers' licence.
Eligibility to Apply:
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act
****, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal
descent.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further
information on superannuation
click here
Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working
arrangements
Flexible leave
arrangements
Other professional and
location based allowances
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Kevin Fitzgerald
on ************.
Applicants are required to
provide:
A statement addressing
the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your
skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the
role
A detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to
meet the position requirements
The names and contact
details of two (2) qualified referees, preferably including
your current or most recent manager
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.
Further information about the role, including
key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at
).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed
to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our
service.




We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe
Organisations.
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.
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.
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment
(PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you
are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An
unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for
further information.
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 WACHS 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.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

📌 Aboriginal Mental Health Worker (Northam)
🏢 WA Government
📍 Northam