Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

WA Country Health Service
Geraldton, WA
A$90,666-$96,409 p/a
Community Services & Development → Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 10 hours ago


WA Country Health Service - Midwest

Location: Midwest region

Salary: HSO Level G4 $90,666 - $96,409. p.a. (plus 12% superannuation)

Position Number: 00616541

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Monday 28 July 2025

This is a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 6 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile: Working as a member of the multidisciplinary regional Mental Health team, with rostered support to the Mental Health Co Response team, the Aboriginal Mental Health Worker will enhance the accessibility of mental health services to Aboriginal people and communities, through the provision of cultural security and liaison services.

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).

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.

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.

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 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

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available at jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dominique Shiosaki on 08 9956 1999.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au.


About WA Country Health Service

Dongara, WA, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
5001-10000 employees

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people.

Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based.

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