Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Aboriginal Recovery Engagement Officer to join the Broome Mental Health Team, at the Broome Community Recovery Centre (BCRC).
Position Profile
The Aboriginal Recovery Engagement Officer is a vital part of the BCRC team. They provide cultural and organisational leadership and expertise to fellow staff and others who deliver programmes at the centre, including facilitators from external community agencies.
The role is responsible for coordinating, designing and delivering Recovery programmes and education at the BCRC. The position supports the coordinator, assisting with centre administration, team leadership, and reporting and evaluation.
The successful applicant will be someone with a diverse skill set, and who has interest in growing as a leader in the Aboriginal Mental Health, Lived Experience and Recovery development and education spaces.
About the Centre
Broome Community Recovery Centre (BCRC) is part of the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service (KMHDS). The team at the centre deliver Recovery based programmes and supports in Broome, for people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and their carers and families. BCRC also works to deliver Recovery based education and development opportunities to services and the wider community, and partners with other organizations to support local Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) initiatives.
BCRC incorporates personal Recovery principles of inclusion, connectedness, hope and optimism in all operations, programmes and activities.
Want to know more about this role?
Please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Samantha Bentink on 0499 929 910.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online. Ensure you provide the following information as attachments as part of your application, as only complete applications will be considered:
- A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.
- A 2-3-page maximum document, addressing the separate selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF), and providing relevant examples which show how you meet each of them.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager. This information may be included as part of your CV instead of as a separate document.
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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. 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.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances including:
- additional North West paid leave
- District Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
- Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
- Generous Salary Packaging benefits
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide housing support or relocation allowances for this position.
The closing date to receive applications for this vacancy is Monday 24 February 2025.
Lodgement deadlines are system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED