Medical Contracts Officer

This vacancy is for Permanent Full Time appointment, or Fixed Term Full Time with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.Position Profile: The Medical Contracts Officer directly reports to the Medical Contracts Team Lead and is responsible for providing a high degree of administrative support and assistance to the Medical Contracts team in relation to ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting, rostering, on-boarding, and providing customer service to the regional medical workforce teams across WACHS. The Medical Contracts Officer will assist in providing compliance support and advice to key stakeholders and supports the Contract Coordinators in governing the area-wide WACHS processes and procedures.This is a process driven role that requires a high level of attention to detail and strong administrative skills. An applied understanding of onboarding, compliance and contract processes and the ability to interpret qualifications, skills and experience of medical practitioners is highly desirable however not explicitly required for the role.Face to face training will be provided for all requirements of the role if a candidate does not hold previous Contracting experience.What we are looking for: The Medical Contracts Team are excited to seek a an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join and provide administrative support to the Medical Workforce Contracts team, located in WACHS Central Office. The successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team and is required to develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders. The Medical Contracts Officer will demonstrate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload, well-developed written and verbal communication skills and be highly confident in the use of Microsoft Office suite with the ability to learn new technologies and systems quickly.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.Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.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.Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.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% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Access to generous salary packaging arrangements

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Emma Roggio on 08 6553 0859 or emailIf 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 ( ).It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.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.