Department of Health (WA Health)
Senior Project Officer
Department of Health (WA Health)Australia1 day ago
Full-timeOther
VCID No. 712571

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointments.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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 31/03/2027.

Position Profile: The Board Assurance and Health Executive Service team provides ongoing governance and management of the Health Executive Service on behalf of the system manager in accordance with policy and the Health Services Act 2016.

The team is also responsible for supporting the Minister for Health in relation to recruitment and appointment of members to health service provider and a number of other statutory boards, as well as policy and assurance functions for health service provider boards.

The team delivers these functions in a fast paced and collaborative team environment.

The Senior Project Officer provides ongoing project coordination of the Health Executive Service. Should you be successful, on a daily basis you will exercise a range of skills - initiative, critical thinking, problem solving and superior communication and operate with a reasonable level of autonomy. Supported by the Principal Policy and Project Officer and the Manager, you will be required to develop and maintain effective strategic networks and relationships with health service providers and within the Department of Health.

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

  • 12% 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 Donna Oxley on (08) 9222 4061.

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).

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria 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.