Senior Policy Officer / Program Officer

Salary: PSO Level 5 $96,307 - $105,254 /PSO Level 6 $110,309 - $121,569 p.a. pro rata
Location: East Perth
Unit/Division: Strategy and Governance - Strategy Policy and Planning Directorate
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00016794 00018144
Closing Date: 2024-02-09 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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VCID 876144
The Opportunity:
Are you interested in public policy and Commonwealth/State relations? Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Western Australians? Come and join the intergovernmental relations and national policy team at the WA Department of Health!
There has never been a more exciting time to work in the intergovernmental relations and national policy team at the WA Department of Health.
A focus on wide-ranging and high-profile national system reforms across aged care, disability and health have created extraordinary opportunities for the WA Health system.
Our intergovernmental relations and national policy team works at the forefront of the national health reform agenda, undertaking analysis and providing strategic policy advice to the Minister for Health and Mental Health and the Director General to manage the risks and harness the opportunities of this dynamic operating environment, during this transformational time.
This includes supporting WA Health in national intergovernmental forums, negotiating Commonwealth-State government funding agreements and advising the WA Minister for Health and the Director General at national Health Ministers’ Meetings and Health Chief Executive Forums.
Our team works with colleagues in the Department and Health Service Providers, central agencies and Health Departments across Australia on issues that cover the whole health portfolio. We are a friendly, dynamic and collaborative team that values a solutions-orientated approach. Our team supports flexible working options and are located close to public transport links.
The Department of Health is looking to create a pool of suitable applicants to fill future Senior Policy Officer and Program Officer vacancies within the Intergovernmental Relations and National Policy team:

• Senior Policy Officer (Level 6), National Policy - to support a range of national policy and intergovernmental relations functions with an initial focus on national disability and/or aged care reform, including the establishment of sector-wide partnerships. Depending on portfolio, activities may include provision of secretariat services for the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Aged Care and/or policy advice on the interface between health, disability and aged care.
• Program Officer (Level 5), Intergovernmental Relations – to support a range of intergovernmental relations functions, with an initial focus on briefing coordination and support for Health Ministers Meetings and Health Chief Executives Forums.

About You:
To be successful in our team you will:

• have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including strong attention to detail and an ability to provide clear and succinct advice for decision makers;
• have a proactive and “can do” attitude, and an ability to see opportunities where others see challenges;
• be able to manage competing priorities and challenging deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and
• be adept at influencing strategically and building relationships across the Department, health system, central agencies and Governments across Australia.

We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds bring to our workforce.
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 1985 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicant 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 vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 09/02/2025.
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 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 ).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Tania Murray, Manager, Intergovernmental Relations, on (08) 9222 9624.
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 ( ) by submitting a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and a statement addressing the essential selection criteria below.
Applicants seeking to apply for the Senior Policy Officer (LEVEL 6) position are advised to:

• Write a statement addressing the following criteria in no more than 2-3 pages:

• Substantial skill, knowledge and demonstrated experience in:

• research, analysis and problem solving
• provision of expert policy advice and support including the ability to write clearly and concisely in the preparation of correspondence, reports, publications, briefs and policy documents
• effective interpersonal communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants seeking to apply for the Program Officer (LEVEL 5) position are advised to:

• Write a statement addressing the following criteria in no more than 2-3 pages:

• Strong written communication skills including the ability to write to a variety of formats and tailor communication to suit an audience.
• Demonstrated research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience in developing and maintaining productive relationships, and liaising and consulting with stakeholders.
• Experience in project management
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a small team environment and contribute to the achievement of shared objectives.

Please indicate in your application which position/s you are applying for.
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. Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.