CRVCID. 671252

This is a Fixed Term, Part Time appointment until 31 December 2025 at 60.8 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 in Western Australia.

Position Profile: Join the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) in promoting lifelong health for children and adolescents! We are seeking a dedicated Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join the Healthy Lifestyle Program. In this role, you will provide culturally safe, holistic clinical care, health education, and promotion to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, working collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure health equity. Key responsibilities include providing cultural safety, acting as a cultural advisor, conducting health assessments, developing health strategies, and promoting community health and wellbeing.

To be successful, you must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia and demonstrate experience in providing primary healthcare to Aboriginal people.

About the Program: The Healthy Lifestyle Program at CAHS is a vibrant initiative dedicated to giving children and adolescents in Western Australia the best possible start to a healthy life! It's all about fostering lifelong wellbeing and creating a brighter future for our kids. For more information on the program visit our page here.

About Child & Adolescent Community Health (CACH): Community Health provides health and developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion services for children and young people.

These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth appointments. Services focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and supporting families.

Visit Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS – Community Health to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS – Community Health and our services.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Pursuant to section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position MUST be of Aboriginal descent.

Application Instructions: Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au.) Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. Click on the “Job Description Form” link at the top of this advert, to download the JDF which provides the essential criteria and daily duties statement for this role. For your written application please provide the following:

• A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.
• Your Certificate or relevant qualification.
• Your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Practice Board of Australia registration number or proof of eligibility for registration.
• Prepare a statement (of no more than two pages) that answers the following:

1. Your knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Health Practitioner role and how you would make a difference in the Healthy Lifestyles Program.
2. How would you ensure that you effectively communicate and connect with Aboriginal clients and community members.
3. What do you see as some of the health issues affecting Aboriginal clients in terms of living a Healthy Lifestyle?

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.

Working With Children check: This position 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

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Stevie Raymond via email on [email protected] for further job related information.

About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services click here.

CAHS Values: CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 08 6456 0321 or via email: [email protected]

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.

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 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 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.