Aboriginal Careers Opportunities

VCID 721716

This employment register will run for a period of 24 months and may be used to fill vacancies (Casual, Fixed Term and Permanent at various hours) across PathWest. 

Eligibility 

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We will only consider applicants who are Aboriginal for this position.

About PathWest: With over 2,600 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer a round-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians. Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care. To learn more about PathWest and our services please click here.

About the register: The register aims to find interested Aboriginal people looking for a career at PathWest across various levels across within department. By registering your details you will be added to a list and may be contacted by the Aboriginal Workforce Consultant to discuss vacancies that align with your current skills. 

There may be opportunities that arise in various roles including but not limited to: 

•    Administration and support 
•    Communications 
•    Finance
•    Human Resources
•    Pathology collector 
•    Laboratory assistant 
•    Technical assistant 
•    Laboratory technician 
•    Medical Scientist
•    Pathologist 

What we offer: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Including:
  • Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Wellness support including discounted gym membership
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

PathWest supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

How to apply: 

All applications are to be submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either the top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions.

You will need to provide a:

• Current CV/Resume which showcases your work experience, skills and abilities including any relevant qualifications that you hold and details of any referees who can validate your skills and experience.

We also welcome applications from individuals who are in the final stages of completing their studies and looking to commence their career or those who are looking to return to the workforce after a career break or who may be commencing their career.

Further Information 

Please note placement on the Aboriginal Employment register does not guarantee an offer of employment. 

For further information about the Aboriginal Employment Register please contact the Human Resources team on (08) 6383 47***or email ***************@health.wa.gov.au where you will be forwarded onto an Aboriginal staff member. 

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/04/2028.

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.