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Join us to deliver services that support and improve the health of Western Australians.
The Department of Health is responsible for the strategic direction, oversight and management of the WA health system, operating at arm’s length from health service delivery. We operate in a corporate environment, and do not deliver front line health services to the community.
At the Department of Health, our mission is to lead and steward the WA health system, made up of eight independent Health Services Providers. Covering 2.5 million square kilometres, our 50,000-strong workforce delivers health services across the largest health authority in the world.
We are a values-driven organisation that is proudly working together for a healthier Western Australia.
Your new role:
Working as a member of the Procurement and Contracting Unit, you will engage with decision makers within the Department and with a wide range of external stakeholders to establish and manage the contractual relationships the Department has with Community Health Service Providers.
A recruitment pool will be established to fill a number of permanent and fixed term vacancies at Level 5, 6 and 7, and any other similar positions that may become available within the Department throughout the next 24 months (full-time, part-time, permanent and fixed-term contract).
Project Officer Level 5: Performs data analysis and/or project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of procurement and contract management projects.
Senior Project Officer Level 6: Provides strategic procurement and contract planning advice and/or project management support for the team. Supports the implementation of policy and planning reforms for the contracted services.
Senior Procurement Manager Level 7: Provides professional and strategic management support to the procurement and contract management team through the development, implementation, coordination and management of projects, programs, and initiatives. Provides advice and direction on strategic procurement and contract management projects to support the achievement of organisational objectives.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates for these roles will have experience in project management and/or procurement and contract management with the ability to solve problems and develop solutions. You will use your excellent relationship management and effective communication and interpersonal skills to work within the team and with key stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives. A good understanding of the health and community service sector would be advantageous (but not essential) in these positions.
We care about you!
We offer a purpose driven environment conveniently located in East Perth. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements, work from home arrangements genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Generous salary packaging options.
- Public Service Holidays
- Free flu vaccinations annually
- Free access to Employee Assistance Program & Manager Assistance Program
- Wherefit Membership – great value deals across an extensive choice of wellbeing benefits across Perth
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- Claisebrook train station within 5-minute walk; Yellow Cat service to the building entrance, public transport buses close by. A short walk to the bustling Royal Street the café strip. Next to the recently redeveloped Moort-ak Waadiny, Wellington park.
Diverse and Inclusive workforce
The Department of Health embraces diversity and believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us. Please indicate on your application if you fall into one of these diversity groups.
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.
If you require adjustments during our recruitment process and in the workplace, or have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process (including alternate methods of communication, or alternative format documentation) please contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Want To Know More About This Role?’ section.
Please indicate on your application if you are from one of these diversity groups.
Want to join the Department of Health? Here’s how
Apply online now by submitting the following in MS word or PDF format only online; please note you may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences, and key achievements, including the details of two (2) referees.
- A statement of two (2) to three (3) pages, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to Essential selection criteria items one (1) to five (5).
Please ensure that you include in your application which position/s you are applying for, and address the selection criteria on the correct Job Description Form.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement, and the attached Job Description Form for more information about the position.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. You will be required to provide proof of your residency status if you are successful.
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.
Want to know more about this role?
For information regarding this position, please contact Rosie Cooper – Manager, Procurement and Contracting Unit, on (08) 6213 82***or ***************@health.wa.gov.au.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies arise. Appointments may be made from this pool until 01/03/2026.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 11:45pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
