This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is the perfect place to start!SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.We are currently looking to appoint a Disaster Preparedness Lead to join our team and provide support for Peel Health Campus (PHC).Under the leadership of the Area Manager Disaster Preparedness and Management, you will provide expertise in establishing and leading the implementation of an emergency management and Business Continuity framework across PHC. As a key member of the Disaster Preparedness and Management Team, you will support a variety of strategic, operational, and service improvement issues. You will also lead the engagement of senior clinical staff and facility operations leaders to ensure emergency management strategies remain current and reflect existing and evolving risk.Peel Health Campus is a general hospital located in the City of Mandurah, 75 km south of Perth on the doorstep of the south-west, known for its stunning beaches, internationally significant wetlands, and some of Australia's most spectacular waterways for boating, fishing and wildlife. It originally opened in 1988 as the 32-bed Mandurah District Hospital and now operates with 206 licensed beds, bays, and treatment areas.This role also commits to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with the WA Health Code of Conduct, the SMHS Vision of Excellent health care, every time, and Values of Care (Kaaradj), Integrity (Ngwidam), Respect (Kaaratj), Excellence (Beli-beli), and Teamwork (Yaka-dadjoo).Benefits of working for Peel Health Campus include:Onsite free parkingProfessional development opportunities and study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesWhatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:Your application should include:A copy of your current CVA statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pagesThe names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough 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.Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed-term appointment, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.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.Lodgement is 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.
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