Position Profile:

This position supports the central coordination of services across country and metropolitan WA for transitional care for older people. Screens initial referrals of all patients to ensure provision of the most appropriate transitional or respite care options and to ensure timely discharge of older people from hospital. Navigates older adults' pathway of care from hospital into community care; ensuring suitable, timely and protected referral navigation.

Area Profile:

The WA Country Health Service 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:

- High level analytical and conceptual skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team independently and proven ability to communicate with and gain the cooperation of staff at all levels.




- Demonstrated high level written communication skills including report writing.
- Extensive administrative experience and highly developed time management skills.
- Demonstrated high level of computer literacy with experience using a wider range of computer software applications including databases.
- Demonstrated ability to always maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

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 Juliette Wainwright on 0408 927 ***.

Applicants are required to provide:

- A statement addressing the suitability criteria above (in no more than 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 www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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

📌 Referral Officer (Australia)
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📍 Australia