Midwife

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent, Fixed Term and Casual appointments at various hours to be negotiated with the Manager, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency for Fixed Term appointments.

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.

Eligibility to Apply: Preference for appointment will be given to Australian Permanent Residents.

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.

This vacancy is subject to a Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/default.htm

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• 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 30/04/2020.

Position Profile: We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of a Midwife. The primary responsibility of the successful applicant is to deliver comprehensive, evidence based nursing care for patients within the scope of practice of Midwife.

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

• 9.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go  to:
  http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation.aspx 
• 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: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Joanne Dawson on 08 9143 2286.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 1300 553 680.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.

Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. 

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.

APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL USING ONE OF THE METHODS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAGE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME (PLEASE NOTE: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.