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1 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RECOVERY WORKER Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) Casual roles at all sites Level 2 ($24.56 per hour plus shift loadings) St Barts MHSS programs provide an environment where people can discover their Recovery goals and aspirations, and work towards these in safe, secure accommodation, where they are valued and supported to reach their potential. This Opportunity We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced staff to join our MHSS team on a casual basis, working across all of our sites (Kelmscott, Middle Swan, Stirling and Bentley). Recovery Workers provide support to the residents on site in working towards their own and each other s recovery. This includes supporting individual recovery plans with residents and supporting residents to effectively function within groups which form the basis of the program. Recovery Workers are expected to participate in the program to the same degree as residents, given that the program is conducted on recovery principles of collaboration and peer support. We are seeking applicants who have the ability to articulate what constitutes personal recovery. They should have demonstrated capacity to work in an environment where residents may express themselves in ways that are challenging for staff and other residents. This is an opportunity to join a service that is embedding a highly innovative approach to recovery practice. You will receive comprehensive training and support as part of working within the MHSS program. What We Offer As an employee of St Bart s we offer a supportive working environment and a competitive salary as well as access to attractive salary sacrifice benefits. Professional development is encouraged and all staff have access to a comprehensive in-house training program. How to Apply Please visit and review the Job Description for this vacancy. In order to apply, please submit: Completed Job Application Form (on our website) Resume Statement Addressing Job Criteria (criteria are listed in the Job Description) Applications should be ed to Jakky Keenan hradmin.officer@stbarts.org.au More Information For queries about applying please contact Jakky Keenan hradmin.officer@stbarts.org.au or For more information about this role please contact Sui Johansen manager.mhss@stbarts.org.au or Applications to be received by Tuesday 1 May at 5.00 p.m.

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5 JOB APPLICATION FORM All applicants must complete this form in full. Please note - we receive a large number of applications. Failure to complete the form correctly may result in your application being excluded from consideration. POSITION BEING APPLIED FOR: SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILS TITLE MR MRS MS OTHER SURNAME GIVEN NAMES ADDRESS SUBURB POSTCODE PHONE ADDRESS Do you hold a valid Australian driver's license? DETAILS OF OTHER LICENSES HELD Yes No SECTION 2: PASSPORT AND VISA DETAILS If you are NOT a permanent Australian resident please complete the below. Are you legally entitled to work in Australia? Yes No Do you have any work restrictions? Yes No If yes, how many hours per week can you work? Please note permanent positions are only open to permanent Australian residents. Successful applicants who are residing in Australia under a visa will be required to provide copies of visa documentation for the purposes of a VEVO check before an Offer of Employment can be made. SECTION 3: AVAILABILITY For shift work positions, are you available (tick those which apply) Day shift Afternoon shift Night shift Weekends Public Holidays When are you available to commence employment with us? If requested, how often can you work outside normal hours? Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never Job Application Form - 1 -

6 SECTION 4: HEALTH Please provide details of any previous or current medical conditions or restriction, physical or otherwise, which may affect your ability to perform the essential requirements of the job. This must include any medical condition or restriction arising from a previous workers compensation claim. Failure to provide such information may jeopardise your rights to workers compensation if a pre-existing disability is aggravated at work (Section 79 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 1981). Have you ever made a claim for compensation following a work accident, motor vehicle or any other accident? Yes No If you have answered yes, please provide details. At the time of making application for this position, are you receiving payment or treatment for any previous worker s compensation claim? Yes No If you have answered yes, please provide details. Section 79 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 1981 gives the Workers Compensation Board discretion to refuse to award compensation which would otherwise be payable where it is proved that the worker has, at the time of seeking or entering employment, wilfully or falsely represented themselves as not having previously suffered from the disability, the subject f the claim for compensation. SECTION 5: CONVICTIONS Have you ever been convicted of any offence in any court; or are you currently the subject of any charge pending before the court? Yes No If you have answered yes, please provide details. A criminal record does not necessarily disqualify an applicant. The date of the offence, the nature of the offence, including any significant details that affect the description of the event, and the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offence to the position(s) applied for may, however, be considered. If rejection of your application is considered solely because of a criminal record, you will be given the opportunity to discuss the matter fully before a final decision is made. Job Application Form - 2 -

7 In order to have your application considered, the following documents MUST be provided. For ease of handling, attach all documents to the which will be created when you click APPLY NOW once this form is completed. Covering letter Resume (no more than 3 pages in length) Statement addressing selection criteria (no more than 2 pages in length) Qualifications ATTACHED? Additional documentation (passport, visa documentation and driver's license) may be requested from the successful applicant if required. It is a requirement that all staff at St Bart s supply a police check on commencing employment. If you do not have a current police check (no more than 3 months old) this can be arranged with St Bart s if you are the successful applicant. Police Check (if you currently possess one no more than 3 months old) ATTACHED? It is a requirement that all staff at St Bart s possess a valid First Aid Certificate (valid for at least 4 months from date of employment). Should you be successful in your application and you do not have a First Aid Certificate you will be required to obtain this prior to the end of your 3 month probation period. First Aid Certificate (if you currently possess one) ATTACHED? SECTION 7: REFERENCES All offers of employment are made subject to the completion of satisfactory reference checks. Please supply the details for 3 referees we can contact 2 must be professional referees (one of which should preferably be your current Line Manager). You will be advised BEFORE any references are contacted. NAME COMPANY & POSITION TELEPHONE NUMBER Where did you hear about the advertised vacancy? Job Application Form - 3 -

8 In submitting this application for employment I, declare that: The above statements are true and correct. I authorise you to make such investigation and enquires as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. In the event of employment, I understand that if any statement made is purposely misleading this may be viewed as grounds for termination from employment. Thank you for your interest in working for St Bartholomew s House. All applicants will be contacted and advised of the outcome of their application. Once this form and your application is complete click the button below to submit your application via . If clicking Apply Now doesn't launch your application please click the button below to save this form. You should then it, along with your supporting documentation, to hradmin.officer@stbarts.org.au Job Application Form - 4 -