Program Support Officer

VCID No. 898570

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

We have a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 6 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency currently available.

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 31/12/2024.

Position Profile:  The Program Support Officer provides administrative support to the effective operation of the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) for the WA Health System within the Research Data, Ethics and Governance Services (RDEGS) team in the Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI). This role provides administrative coordination including travel, physical, financial, human resource and purchasing support services to the RDEGS team, as well as assisting with the effective coordination of the Human Research Ethics committee meeting schedule, member payments and other committee- related functions.  

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 Dr Lesley Banfield – A/ Manager Research Data, Ethics and Governance Services on (08) 6373 38***or email ***************@health.wa.gov.au.

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 covering letter (no more than 2-3 pages) outlining their suitability for this position, and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. 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.