Project Officer

VCID No. 926316

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile: We are seeking people-focused and innovative project officers to support our Health Networks Directorate (HND) team to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.

The HND team is a part of the Clinical Excellence Division, with a focus on engagement, partnership, and evidence translation, enabling policy development and system-wide improvements. The HND teams include Consumer Engagement, Primary Care and Disability, End of Life Care, Cancer and Clinical Engagement.

There is a permanent full-time Project Officer role in the Consumer Engagement and Inclusion team that will work closely with consumers, carers, community, and people across the health system. This will assist to deliver value and contemporary policy and project outcomes. The role will also support equitable and accessible health for all, including for LGBTIQA+SB people.

This Project Officer pool provides opportunity to be considered for future vacancies across all the HND teams.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other Conditions: 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.

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 31/10/2025.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
  
  

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Mark Fallows on 08 9222 4191.

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

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

To flourish in these roles you will enjoy a high performing team environment and a mix of discreet and highly collaborative work.

Please indicate in your application which positions you would like to be considered for.

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.