AddressPrincipal Project and Policy Officer
Vacancy Reference No. 897120
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time positions available, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
There are currently two roles to be filled, one with the Palliative Care team and one with the Voluntary Assisted Dying team. Applicants are asked to indicate if they have a preference in their application.
Both roles are 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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: 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 31/07/2025.
Position Profile: The Principal Project and Policy Officer leads and manage project teams to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate End of Life Care Program projects to achieve project outcomes, and develop and review policies to support the achievement of organisational and government objectives.”.
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 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 Amanda Silla on 08 9222 4***.
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 provide:
- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees
- Indication of which position
- Palliative Care team
- Voluntary Assisted Dying team
- A statement addressing the following criteria (Max 3 pages)
- Project management including undertaking a lead role in developing, delivering, monitoring and evaluating a portfolio of strategic projects, with the ability to achieve project outcomes in tight timeframes
- Policy development including undertaking a lead role in developing and reviewing policy on complex topics
- Leading, managing and empowering teams including managing employee behavior
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.
