Eligibility to Apply: This vacancy is to be filled within the WA Government Health System by secondment, temporary deployment, or Fixed Term Contract. Only current WA Government employees (including permanent, fixed term contract and those on secondment are eligible to apply.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We 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.
Position Profile: We are seeking a highly motivated and suitably experienced person to join our team in the Wheatbelt Region. the successful applicant will work as part of the regional Mental Health Service management team to lead and manage the development, planning and implementation of the Lived Experience (Peer) Mental Health program of the Mental Health Service. Provides line management, supervision and support to Lived Experience (Peer) workers; undertakes training to the wider Mental Health Service team; and role models recovery to those around them, including clients and carers. Provides input to clinical care as part of the multidisciplinary team as required.
The occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is mandatory.
Area Profile: The WACHS Wheatbelt region extends from the Turquoise Coast to Southern Cross to the Darling Scarp to the regional towns of Wagin and Lake Grace. The Wheatbelt is a region of enormous opportunity, with a close proximity to metropolitan areas, rich diverse cultural heritage and growing development and innovation. Health services currently available to the Wheatbelt community include emergency care and retrieval, acute and sub-acute inpatient care, aged
care, mental health and population and community health.With four integrated district hospitals (Narrogin, Northam, Merredin and Moora), 18 small hospitals and 17 health centres/ nursing posts and clinics, you will find a strong sense of community, exciting lifestyle and career opportunities. WACHS Wheatbelt is a great place to live, work and explore!
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Karen Rankin on 08 9621 0999.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants should lodge a written Expression of Interest including brief details (no more than two pages) detailing your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this position. The names of two referees should also be provided. Please attach a copy of your resume.
Please mark the application EOI Private and Confidential and forward to Karen Rankin at karen.rankin2@health.wa.gov.au
This recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you can perform the inherent requirements of this position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Please note the selection process may not necessarily include the conduct of interviews.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 05.01.2026.
