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OverviewLocation: AlbanyUnit/Division: WACHS - Great Southern > Mental Health ServiceWork Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeThis is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term appointments at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Casual appointments may be considered.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 27/11/2026. Position profileOpportunities exist for Clerical Officers to join our team in Albany. The Clerical Officer is responsible for the provision of patient and administration services to ensure the efficient and effective operations relating to acute inpatient and community mental health activities within the Great Southern Mental Health Service. Area profileThe 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 benefits12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Access to generous salary packaging arrangementsProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location based allowancesAs a WA Country Health Service employee youre entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details. Selection criteriaPlease see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Eligibility to applyTo 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 conditionsWA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a Working with Children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and past ethical behavior. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you can perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the withdrawal of the offer. See the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Equal opportunity and diversityWA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination in service provision. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Flexible working and safetyWA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. We are committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. Additional informationWe are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and 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). Further job-related informationFor Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Kylie Perrella on 08 9892 2440. Application assistanceIf you experience difficulties applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application instructionsApplication Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae summarising your experience and how you meet the position requirements. Attach these documents prior to applying online. Allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will need to answer questions and attach documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Position Title: Clerical OfficerAgency: WA Country Health ServiceLocation: AlbanyUnit/Division: WACHS - Great Southern > Mental Health ServiceWork Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimePosition No. Pool Ref: 00007619Closing Date: 2025-11-03 4:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr