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This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Part Time, and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. 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. Position Profile Each member of the Menu Assistant role has an important role to ensure that meal selections match a patient''s dietary requirements. This involves liaising with nursing staff and the dietitian team, and assisting patients to select items and fill out menu cards. Meal selections are checked against the patient diet system and totals are tallied to provide to St John of God Bunbury Hospital catering team who prepare the meals. Menu Assistants have a handson role in the kitchen to check and verify that platedup meals match each patient''s dietary requirements. Eligibility to Apply 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 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. Applicants may also be required to undertake a working with children check, where 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. This Vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. Please refer to the WWC website for further information. 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 30/06/2026. Both the initial vacancy and any similar vacancies may be filled from this pool for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 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 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. 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 Selection criteria are available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our communitys needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encouraging 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr