Location: Esperance
Unit/Division: WACHS - Goldfields > Esperance Health Campus
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Esperance Health Campus are seeking a suitably experienced Senior Podiatrist to join their team.
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for twelve (12) months, 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 criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
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 An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other 'similar' vacancies throughout the health service. 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.
Position Profile: Plans, implements and evaluates effective, efficient and quality Podiatry services and health promotion programs for communities in the south of the Goldfields region in line with the principles of primary health.
Area Profile: The Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal - this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.
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 1984, 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).
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements.
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Deryck Lykke on .
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
- A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
- A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF).
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
