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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:
We are seeking two enthusiastic individuals to fill the positions of Senior Health Information Auditor(s). The Senior Health Information Auditor is responsible for the development and maintenance of the audit intervention framework and conducts the audit program across the WA health system that measures compliance with relevant information management and performance policies.
This is a critical and influential role within our Health Information Audit Team that contributes significantly to system-wide performance improvement.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates will have substantial knowledge and experience of relevant standards in Health Information management and their application and audit within a large organisation. They will be a passionate and committed professional, seeking to further develop and apply their skills in leading an established and diverse team at the forefront of emerging trends in data quality, compliance and best practice in information management.
Come and join Australia’s leading Health Information audit team and help shape the Department’s information audit strategy.
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
- 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.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
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;
- A maximum three (3) page statement, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the essential selection criteria as outlined in the JDF.
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements.
- The name and contact details of two (2) professional referees with one referee preferably being your current line manager.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement, and the attached Job Description Form for more information about the position. All work-related requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
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 Heidi Wernicke, Team Leader, Health Information Audit on (08) 6373 19***on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, or by email **************@health.wa.gov.au.
These are two Permanent Full-time vacancies.
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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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