Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of our communities?
This vacancy is for permanent full-time, permanent part-time appointment.
About the Publications Officer role
If you have a strong passion for writing, grammar and editing, we are offering the unique opportunity to join our Publications Team.
This important role leads the creation of a suite of publications to support patient care at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, Graylands Hospital and our various services.
Working closely with the graphic design team, you will partner with departments to develop, edit and produce material that supports the organisation as well as helps promote and improve the health of our communities.
You will work on a variety of topics and publications, including patient flyers, brochures and corporate publications.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
We offer flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
- Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture
Want to know more about this role?
Telephone Lizzie Thelwell on 08 6457 2538 if you have specific queries on how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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.
We engage staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Our policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Our team 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.
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 12 months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
We foster an environment of equity and inclusion and strive to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Our people celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for.
Our organisation is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Our organisation upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
