Position Profile: This position provides
efficient and effective support and an initial point of contract
for the WACHS Virtual Child Development Service team and other
Child, Youth and Family programs as required.
This includes client
liaison, managing online platforms, managing bookings, support to
access and engage with online programs offered and supporting
clinical staff.
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia
and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services
to approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
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:
Demonstrated high level administrative support in
multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Well-developed time management and organisational skills,
and the ability to work within tight deadlines and with minimum
supervision.
Excellent word processing skills and experience with
computer-based systems
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
Kristina Mandin 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) professional
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 ).
Application Instructions: Applicants
are requested to apply online ().
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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to
the National Principles for Child Protected Organisations.
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 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.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With
Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the
WWC website at:
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.
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, 66R
and 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.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.

📌 Child Development Services Virtual Care Support Officer (Perth)
🏢 WA Government
📍 Perth