At a Glance
- Tasks: Liaise with clients and manage applications for health services.
- Company: Join WA Country Health Service, the largest country health system in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, superannuation, flexible work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a focus on flexibility.
- Why this job: Make a difference in rural health while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be an Australian citizen or have valid work visa.
- Position Title
- Regional PATS Officer
- Reference
- Location
- Bunbury, Western Australia
- Employment Details
- Type: Fixed Term (Full/Part Time) or Permanent (Full/Part Time)
- Salary: AUD 30,812 per month
- Duration: Fixed Term with possibility of extension or permanancy
- Closing date: 1 December 2026 4:00 PM
- Description
The Regional PATS Officer is responsible for client liaison, administration of applications and assessment of claims in accordance with PATS policy and guidelines.
- Eligibility
- Valid Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a visa that allows indefinite work in Australia.
- Valid working visa for fixed term appointments.
- Other Conditions
WA Health requires applicants to undertake criminal record and integrity screening as part of the appointment process.
Additional checks may include a working‑with‑children check and a pre‑employment health assessment (PEHA).
A satisfactory PEHA is mandatory for appointment.
- Recruitment Pool
- The panel will monitor the recruitment pool and assess applications regularly.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in the pool and appointments may be made when similar vacancies arise.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 December 2027.
- Organisational Overview
WA Country Health Service is the largest country health system in Australia, providing health services to approximately half a million people across rural and remote areas of Western Australia.
- Employee Benefits
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Generous salary packaging arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.
- Flexible working and leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- Selection Criteria
See attached Job Description Form.
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online and to provide a statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than 3 pages) and a detailed curriculum vitae.
The referee should ideally be a current supervisor or manager.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Renee Whyatt via email at renee. whyatt@health. wa. gov. au.
Other Information
WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.
Flexible working practices and a smoke‑free environment are supported.
For difficulties applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 during business hours.
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