Public Health Medical Officer

About the Opportunity

Location: Highgate, Perth WA
Employment Type: Flexible Part-Time (0.8FTE) opportunity offering a great work/life balance
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: Circa $260,000 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Working closely with the positive, energetic and enthusiastic Public Health and Continuous Quality Improvement Team, you will contribute to the team’s success by providing support, advice and advocacy to the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia and its Member Services to strengthen and promote the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services’ Model of Care; underpinned by the fundamental dimensions pivotal to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal People and their communities. This includes prioritising public health approaches within primary health care; enhancing the capacity of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services to implement public health initiatives; strengthen service level responses to public health issues such as chronic disease, communicable disease and environmental health; providing expert clinical guidance and fostering a culture of CQI.

As a member of the Executive Management Team, and working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, the occupant is required to inform and update public health and primary health care issues at the ACCHS Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Network and AHCWA Board Meetings and provide direction and support relevant to public health and clinical governance in change management processes.

This position has been created as a succession plan for the current Public Health Medical Officer and will be expected to work closely with the current incumbent to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of support to our Member Services.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Possession of tertiary qualification in public health or equivalent experience in public health.
• Experience working within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Sector and working with in a comprehensive primary health care context.
• Experience undertaking research and/or an understanding of research methods and processes in an Aboriginal health context.
• Knowledge of the social determinants affecting the health of Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural sensitivity, communicate effectively and credibly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with understanding and commitment to the principles and philosophy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Control in health.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills both at an intra-service and inter-service level and across the health sector (government and non-government).
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills and the ability to define and implement work priorities.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement programs and ability to advise and oversee audits and clinical guideline improvements.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by their community.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

In accordance with AHCWA’s COVID-19 Safety Policy and Procedure, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including any booster shots as required) against COVID-19. Applicants will be required to demonstrate proof of vaccination prior to appointment. This includes either an immunisation history statement or a COVID-19 digital certificate.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of circa $260,000 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You’ll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call a People and Culture Representative on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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