Personal Aide Carer in Northampton

Job Overview

Permanent Part Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointment at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

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. Applicants may also be required to undertake a Working With Children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. 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 https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.

Please note that this recruitment process requires completion of a 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 An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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.

Position Profile

Assist identified clients or residents to attain their optimum standard of health and independence both within the community and residential setting. Provide support to nursing staff, patients and visitors within the hospital/health centre environment.

Area Profile

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, across 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.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer‑contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• 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.
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

We encourage you to contact Kirra Ash on 08 9934 0200 if you require further job-related information.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. 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.