CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
APPLICATION INFORMATION PACKAGE
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the vacant position with Mamu Health Service Limited.
This Information Package is designed to give you some general information and to
assist you with your application.
Before preparing your application you should read all the information in this package
carefully. Particular attention should be given to the enclosed Position Description
and the Selection Criteria.
Mission Statement
Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live in the Great Green
Way and Inland Savannah regions to live long healthy lives
Vision Statement
The elimination of disparities in health and wellbeing experienced by Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples in our region, by ensuring that Mamu Health Service
Limited
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Operates a sustainable primary health care service with strong community and
client support
Co-operates with strategic health initiatives for Closing the Gap and the National
Health Reform Agenda
Establishes client service partnerships and co-ordination arrangements with other
providers and with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations; and
Implements innovative approaches to improve and expand service delivery
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Employment Information
Remuneration – The base salary for this position is $120,000.00, with 5 weeks
annual leave, mobile phone, laptop, ongoing Professional Development opportunities.
Salary Sacrifice
Our staff enjoy the allowances of salary sacrifice up to the maximum acceptable under
current Federal legislation for PBI (Public Benevolent Institutions). This is offered
through Eziway Salary Packaging and information is available on request
How to Make an Application
Read this Application Information Package, the Position Description and Selection
Criteria. You should assess whether you meet each of the essential Selection Criteria
before you apply for the position.
In your application you must include:
 Completed Application Form
 Your responses to the Selection Criteria and Desirable Criteria
 Your resume
 Copies of all relevant certificates, licences, degrees etc
How to Respond to the Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria Statements - Briefly outline how you meet each of the selection
criteria in no more than two paragraphs for each selection criteria. The selection
criteria can be found in the position description.
How to Respond to the Desirable Criteria
Desirable Criteria Statements - Briefly outline how you meet each of the desirable
criteria in no more than two paragraphs for each desirable criteria. The desirable
criteria can be found in the position description.
Late Applications
Late applications will not be accepted
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What is the Selection Panel?
Mamu Health Service supports the objectives of ensuring that appointments are based
firmly on the principles of equity and merit.
A Panel will undertake the selection process. Each Selection Panel will be convened
with care to ensure that it has the necessary expertise to make a sound decision in a
fair and impartial way.
Collectively, the Panel will have an understanding of the vacancy and its role and will
be responsible for the integrity of the final selection decision.
How Your Suitability will be assessed
A number of separate selection techniques may be used to gather information in
regard to your suitability so that a proper and thorough assessment is assured. These
should include your application, interview and referee reports.
Short-listing
After the closing date the Selection Panel will evaluate all applications based on
responses to Selection Criteria and Desirable Criteria. The best will be short-listed
and applicants will be invited for an interview.
Interview
A Selection Panel (consisting of up to four people) will interview each shortlisted
applicant. Interview questions will be based on the Selection Criteria and Desirable
Criteria and highlight important aspects of the Position Description.
Each application will be assessed against the selection criteria to determine who will
progress to the next stage of the interview. Applicants who satisfy the essential
selection criteria and desirable criteria and establish their suitability in regard to the
other selection criteria and desirable criteria will be interviewed. The purpose of the
interview is to provide the applicant with the opportunity to expand on information
presented in their application and to enable the Panel to gather further data for the
assessment process.
If you cannot attend an interview in person, a telephone interview may be suitable.
Interview – Next Step
The selection panel will make a decision on the best applicant or applicants for the
role and will then contact the referees provided. Your referees will be asked questions
on you and your performance.
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Offer of employment
If you are successful we will contact you and a verbal offer will be made. Once you
verbally accept and provide a start date we will provide you with a written offer of
employment including standard probation period of six (6) months
Unsuccessful applications
Once the offer of employment has been accepted by the successful candidate,
candidates that have been invited to attend an interview will receive an unsuccessful
letter
Am I able to obtain feedback regarding my application after the Selection
process is completed?
Yes. The Panel is obliged to provide, upon request, all information they have
regarding your suitability to the position i.e., Panel comments and decisions and
reasons for that decision.
Address for Applications:
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL – IFL-147
Rona Hart
Chairperson
Mamu Health Service Limited
PO Box 1537
Innisfail Qld 4860
Applications can also be sent via email up to 2MB to:
Chairperson@mamuhsl.org.au
Applications can also be lodged in person at 23 Glady Street Innisfail Qld 4860
For further enquiries regarding this application please email:
Chairperson@mamuhsl.org.au and attention Rona Hart
Please ensure your application reaches Mamu Health Service Limited before
5:00pm on the advertised closing date, Friday 10th April 2015
We wish you every success in your application.
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Mamu Health Service Limited
APPLICATION FORM
Please print all information
Title of Position Advertised
Preferred Title
Family Name
Given Names (in full)
Address
Contact Phone Number
(W)
(H)
Mobile Phone
Referees:
Please provide at least two recent work related referees or otherwise a supervisor you
have reported to in the past. One of the referees must be an Aboriginal or Torres
Strait Islander person that can speak on your behalf of your capacity to communicate
with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Name…………………………………………………………………………………..
Organisation…………………………………………………………………………..
Contact Number:………………………………………………………………………
Relationship:…………………………………………………………………………..
Name:…………………………………………………………………………………..
Organisation………………………………………………………………………….
Contact Number:………………………………………………………………………
Relationship:…………………………………………………………………………..
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Acknowledgement – Please complete this section – Do not detach from form
Thank you for your application for
. Mamu Health
Service Limited has received your application. The process of shortlisting applicants for an interview
will commence after the closing date and you will be advised of the outcome in due course.
Applicant’s Name
Address
Postcode
CHECKLIST
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Read the Position Description
In a separate document, address the Selection Criteria. Shortlisting of
applicants for an interview and selection will be based on the selection
criteria & desirable criteria
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Include a copy of an up-to-date Resume
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Fill out the Application Form
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Ensure your application reaches Mamu Health Service Limited by
5:00pm of the Closing Date
Late applications will not be accepted.
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