Senior Medico-Legal Officer — White Gum Valley, Fremantle Area
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Senior Medico-Legal Officer Salary: HSO Level G6 $101,343 - $109,579 p.a. Location: Fremantle Unit/Division: Medico-Legal Service Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Position No: 00114447 Closing Date: 2024-01-15 4:00 PM Attachments: - applicant information package - rams.pdf senior medico-legal officer sm114447 g6 december 2023.pdf smhs working with us 2023.pdf South Metropolitan Health Service (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. Currently we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Medico-Legal Officer to join our dedicated team. You will assist the General Counsel and the Manager of Medico-Legal Services in the effective management of the Medico-Legal Service for the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group. You will also assist in the management of treatment liability claims against the SMHS and coronial matters for SMHS. Although this position is primarily located at Fremantle Hospital, you will be required at times to work at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Ray Harrison, General Counsel at ray.harrisonhealth.wa.gov.au or 0499 835 082. If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below: Your application should include: A copy of your current CV A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages The 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. Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Access to generous salary packaging arrangements Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances For further information click here. Eligibility Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector 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. This is a permanent full time appointment. 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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 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. filler Position Title Senior Medico-Legal Officer Agency South Metropolitan Health Service Salary HSO Level G6 $101,343 - $109,579 p.a. Location Fremantle Unit/Division Medico-Legal Service Branch Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00114447 Closing Date 2024-01-15 4:00 PM Position Title Senior Medico-Legal Officer Branch Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group Location Fremantle Work Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date 2024-01-15 4:00 PM Salary HSO Level G6 $101,343 - $109,579 p.a. Agency Department of Health Company Information Description South Metropolitan Health Service (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. Currently we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Medico-Legal Officer to join our dedicated team. You will assist the General Counsel and the Manager of Medico-Legal Services in the effective management of the Medico-Legal Service for the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group. You will also assist in the management of treatment liability claims against the SMHS and coronial matters for SMHS. Although this position is primarily located at Fremantle Hospital, you will be required at times to work at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Ray Harrison, General Counsel at ray.harrisonhealth.wa.gov.au or 0499 835 082. If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below: Your application should include: A copy of your current CV A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages The 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. Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Access to generous salary packaging arrangements Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances For further information click here. Eligibility Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector 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. This is a permanent full time appointment. 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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 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. Attachments - applicant information package - rams.pdf senior medico-legal officer sm114447 g6 december 2023.pdf smhs working with us 2023.pdf Convenience Buttons2:

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