Description:
About the Organisation
The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.
About the Benefits
A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate. Other entitlements include:Salary packaging up to $15,900Study leavesEmployee Assistance Program12 days of personal leave per yearNAIDOC Day holidayPersonalized professional development opportunitiesKey Responsibilities
- Supporting the Senior Clinical Managers in managing the coordination of processes and other initiatives.
- Acting as the point of contact, liaise with stakeholders and action requests to coordinate communication and proactively ensure responses and reporting requirements meet deadlines.
- Coordinating projects and initiatives to support the achievement of operational goals.
- Preparing reports, briefing papers and other documents for external stakeholders.
- Coordinating and overseeing meetings and events, ensuring timely preparation of meeting papers, agendas, minute taking and action items.
- Continually reflecting on and reviewing internal practices to ensure efficiency and relevance.
- Developing networks and relationships with internal team members, bodies, vendors, partners and contractors.
- Collaborate with other relevant DYHS business units and functions to ensure optimal service delivery of People Services initiatives and organisational objectives.
- Identify stakeholder issues and develop strategies to minimise impacts.
- Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
- Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.
- Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.
- Promote a positive safety culture within their areas by demonstrating a positive commitment to OHS.
Experience, Skills and Abilities:
- Relevant qualifications in business administration or equivalent industry experience. •
- Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage time, work output and priorities and handle a range of tasks with competing priorities within tight timelines.
- Awareness of/sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people and a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with sensitive and confidential duties.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate tasks, work independently and in a team environment.
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships.
Other Requirements:
- Satisfactory National Police Clearance.
- Current Australian Driver's license.
- Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
A copy of the Job Description can be obtained by contacting the People Services Team on 1300 420 272 or work@dyhs.org.au
How to Apply: Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:
Current Resume including current contact details; and
Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Institution embracing diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and welcome applications from all backgrounds. DYHS promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Corporation reserves the right to contact current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview. DYHS reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applications for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.