• Kununurra location
• Permanent full time opportunity

the opportunity

Picture yourself in a role where you will get the opportunity to manage Kimberley Population Health Unit’s (KPHU) Aboriginal Environment Health Program in designated remote communities and town-based reserves. You will actively ensure that environmental health strategies meet community needs whilst advocating and advancing environmental health initiatives in the region with local government, Aboriginal communities and other relevant organisations and stakeholders.

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.

about WA health

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.  

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits: 

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 10% 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: 

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of environmental health related legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills include human resource, mentoring, negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal health.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from home.
• Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery. 

next steps

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Laura Handscombe on 0418 415 329.

A position description is attached.

To submit your application, click Apply Now. 

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.