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Overview

Notice: WA Health is implementing a new online recruitment system, Corporate Recruitment Advertising Management System (CRAMS), which will replace the current Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS). If this is your first application using this new platform, then an account will be automatically registered for you as you submit your first application. This platform, and your user account, is separate to the https://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ recruitment platform, and therefore requires different log in details.

Job applications are moving to the new system between December 2024 and July 2025. If you are looking for other vacancies within WA Health, visit https://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ for all advertised jobs. If you have any questions or difficulties, please direct your queries to the contact person listed on the job advert that brought you to this site.

Location: Various Locations Across country Western Australia

Unit/Division: WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Central Office

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual

Responsibilities & Opportunities

Discover therewarding opportunities of nursing in country WesternAustralia Enjoy a fulfilling career with competitive salaries,professional growth, and a supportive community. Experience theunique beauty of the outback, pristine beaches, and vibrant localculture. Make a real difference in the lives of diverse populationswhile enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Join us and be part of adedicated team committed to exceptional healthcare. Your adventureawaits

The new Midwifery Annualised Salary Agreement (MASA) agreementfor Caseload Midwifery commenced 30 June 2025 and attracts a 40%annualization loading for caseload midwives - the equal highestrate in Australia. Please see attached the WA MASA andFAQ’s.

For all Endorsed midwives:

- Annual Endorsed Midwife allowance ($867)

The salary range would be reflective of the below;

- Registered Midwife (Level RN1) $132,150 - $154,613

- Clinical Midwife (RN Level 2) $156,727 - $167,738

- Clinical Midwife Specialist - Endorsed Midwife Caseload(SRN3) $197,192 and $199,943

The Country Nursing &Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nursesand midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - onfixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligiblenurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 insupport over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery IncentiveProgram website for eligibility criteria.

Please provide the followinginformation/documents as part of your application:

- A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.

- A 100-word statement detailing why you want to work incountry Western Australia and if you have a preferred site you want to work at.

- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees -preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

Important information

- Thepanel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications andwill assess on a regular basis.

- Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process however applicants may becontacted to request additional information.

- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments maybe made when similar vacancies occur. Being successful to thepool does not guarantee to you joboffers.

- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

- Locationspecific benefits including location allowance, annual travelallowance and an additional week annual leave.

- GenerousSalary Packaging Benefits.

- TheCountry Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program.

- Continuous learningopportunities.

- WACHSsupports flexible working practices and consideration will begiven to flexible work/roster options, where operationallyappropriate.

- Visaapplication support for International/Visacandidates.

- As a WACountry Health Service employee, you’re entitled todiscounts across some private health care funds. Please seeattached flyer for further details.

PositionProfile

- Midwife: The primary responsibility of the Midwife is to delivercomprehensive, evidence-based midwifery care for clients within thescope of practice of a Midwife. To provide clinical supervision forNewly Qualified Midwives and students, dependant on level ofexperience.

- Midwife –Caseload: To provide competent, holistic, evidence-basedmidwifery care within the scope of a Midwife, within a caseloadmodel of care (known as Midwife Group Practice). Providescontinuity of midwifery care throughout the continuum of pregnancy,labour, birth, and the postnatal period.

The occupant of thisposition is required to demonstrate a positive commitment tomodelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvementand the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment.Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards andlegislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safetypolicies is mandatory.

AreaProfile: The WA Country Health Service has a strongnetwork of public hospitals, health services and nursing postslocated across rural and remote Western Australia. Our corebusiness is the provision of quality, accessible health services topeople from large regional centres to those in small remotecommunities.

Regional Nursing andMidwifery teams are committed to the care of our patients and theimprovement of the health of our community, acknowledging thechallenges that remoteness and isolation bring. The nursesacross our regions are focused on the provision of excellence inperson and family centered care and are proud of the contributionthey make every day to patient experiences, collaborativepartnerships with the multi-disciplinary teams and the functioningof our hospitals and services. As practitioners, we value ourworkforce and are committed to creating opportunities forcontinuous learning, mentorship, skills specialisation, and careerprogression.

Our Directorate activelysupports and encourages diversity and inclusion across alloccupational groups through the development and implementation ofinitiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment andmentoring opportunities for all people. Our strategies are locatedat www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au

Want to know moreabout this role: We encourage you to contact Wendy Milneon 0499 943 595.

Eligibility toApply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments).

SelectionCriteria: Please see the attached Job DescriptionForm.

If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.

OtherConditions:WA Health engages staff in positions oftrust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants toundertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as partof the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to commenton an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.

Please note this recruitmentprocess requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment HealthAssessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA CountryHealth Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA toensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of theposition. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer ofemployment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHSPEHA Policy for further information.

We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employeefeels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team bringsunique perspectives and drives innovation to meet ourcommunity’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgroundsand experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future andas a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZPof the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications frompeople living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and youth(24 years of age and under).

WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.

WA Health supports flexibleworking practices within the context of aquality healthservice. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment acrossall buildings, grounds, and vehicles.

Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.

LATE OR EMAILAPPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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