Graduate Officer – Public Health/Health

Vacancy Reference No. 887527

Searching for WA Health Future Leaders

Join the largest health system in the world with a state spanning 2.5 million square kilometres, and make a difference.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 18 months with the possibility of permanency at the conclusion of the program.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments can be made from this pool until 30/06/2026.

About the Role

The Graduate Development Program is a structured program that runs for 18 months with three rotations. Throughout the course of your rotations, you will develop a broad overview and knowledge of the diverse areas of the WA health system, with opportunities to work both within the System Manager and Health Service Providers. You will be exposed to high profile projects, build a range of professional networks with key stakeholders, and engage in further learning and development.

As a Health Graduate (non-clinical), you will have the opportunity to make a difference by contributing to the strategic vision and operational future of the WA health system. You will have three rotations in different business areas across the WA health system and be supported by a structured learning and development framework. You will work in a collaborative and dynamic environment. In this role, you will proactively identify issues and provide innovative solutions to deliver on the WA health system’s vision of a safe, high quality and sustainable health care system for all Western Australians.

The role is suitable to graduates with broad range of academic backgrounds, disciplines including, but not limited to: Public Health/Policy, Public Relations and Communications, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Management and Law, Organisational Psychology / Development, and Environmental Science.

Graduates who have undertaken studies in other equivalent disciplines or combined degrees are also encouraged to apply.

Program Highlights

• Possibility of permanency following successful conclusion of the program
• Training and development opportunities including ongoing professional development.
• Extensive support network comprising supervisors, a mentor, and a buddy.
• Leadership development opportunities including Executive and Director shadowing.

WA Health is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage recent university graduates from any of the following diversity groups to apply for our 2025 intake:

• People who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• People with disability
• People 24 years and under

As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates are encouraged to apply.

To increase opportunities for graduates with a disability, Section 66 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 will apply.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Successful completion of a recent tertiary qualification, with a completion date (not graduation ceremony date) between January 2023 and December 2024. The tertiary qualification must be a minimum of an undergraduate degree.
• Achievement of a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 65% and above for the tertiary qualification. Section 51 will be applied to this criterion for Aboriginal applicants. Section 66 will be applied to this criterion for applicants with disability.
• You must be an Australian permanent resident or Australian citizen by the end of the calendar year in which you apply, e.g. become an Australian citizen by December 2024.

Applicants graduating mid-year 2025 are encouraged to apply for the 2026 program.

Employee Benefits

In addition, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-treasury/employees
• Access to salary packaging arrangements (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

For further information visit: http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/GraduateDevelopment

Ready to apply?

Apply for a graduate position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button at the top/bottom of the screen.

You will be prompted to:

• Complete an online application – you will need to answer a set of questions addressing the selection criteria outlined in the JDF.
• You must attach a copy of your academic transcript that clearly shows your:
  • Your full name
  • Your university’s name
  • Units studied and scores you achieved out of 100 in those units
  • Overall course average out of 100

The transcript that you supply must be up to date, within 6 months from the date of application. If you have not completed your degree yet or been issued a formal transcript, an electronic statement of results will be accepted as long as it clearly shows the information above.

• Attach a comprehensive CV, outlining your academic and work experience.
• Evidence of Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency.

Please refer to the application pack in relation to dates for further assessments.

If you don’t provide the above required documentation with your application, you will not meet the eligibility requirements and will not proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.

Application notes

• Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application. Including completing all questions and uploading supporting documentation.
• You will be able to save your application online and continue to update your information by logging into the Job Board - providing the advertisement is still open.
• Emailed applications or applications received after the closing date and time WILL NOT be accepted.
• Professional referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. It is preferable for your professional referee to be a current or former line manager or lecturer/tutor.

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.

For further information about this position, please contact Brad Smith on ***************@health.wa.gov.au (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates interested in applying can contact Kristy Manners on 6376 0527 or **************@health.wa.gov.au for further assistance.

Applicants who have access needs requiring adjustments to allow full participation in the recruitment process will have an opportunity to share this information within the online application.

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

APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.