AddressSenior Program Officer
Salary: PSO Level 7 $128,077 - $136,891 p.a. Location: East Perth Unit/Division: Office of the Assistant Director General Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Position No: Pool Ref 00019195 Closing Date: 2024-03-28 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: - applicant information package - rams.pdf
- Senior Program Officer 00019195 pso l7 february 2024.pdf
VCID No. 883217
2x opportunities for an immediate start
One in the Clinical Excellence Division / One in the Purchasing and System Performance Division
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.
Clinical Excellence
The Division is seeking a Senior Program Officer to provide support to the Office of the Assistant Director General through the development, implementation and coordination of programs and initiatives. The position will provide a high level of corporate support for the division in the areas of corporate reporting, submissions, briefings and Parliamentary and Ministerial correspondence.
The Senior Program Officer will take a leading role in providing quality assurance and strategic advice in relation to correspondence and documentation submitted to the Office of the Assistant Director General.
The Clinical Excellence division oversees and contributes to key functions for the Department of Health and the WA health system including:
Clinical Excellence Division comprises of 10 directorates including:
- State Health Operations Centre
- System Improvement Unit
- Clinical Planning Unit
- Health Networks
- Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
- Strategic Workforce and Development
- Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office
- Office of the Chief Medical Officer
- Office of the Chief Dental Officer
- Chief Allied Health Officer
The division is the focal point for clinical engagement, clinical workforce, workforce planning, clinical service planning and service improvement, and safety and quality. It also leads major National and State reform programs in the areas of Emergency Access Response Taskforce and Ambulance Ramping Taskforce.
Purchasing and System Performance
The Purchasing and System Performance Division is seeking a Principal Program Officer to provide support to the Office of the Assistant Director General through the development, implementation and coordination of programs and initiatives. The position will provide a high level of corporate support for the division in the areas of corporate reporting, submissions, briefings and Parliamentary and Ministerial correspondence.
The Principal Program Officer will take a leading role in providing quality assurance and strategic advice in relation to correspondence and documentation submitted to the Office of the Assistant Director General.
The PSP division oversees and contributes to key functions for the Department of Health and the WA health system including:
- health budget and health purchasing including service agreements with the Health Service Providers
- health system economic and demand modelling
- system performance, data integrity and data linkage
- national and public reporting
- financial operations, financial reform and financial policy
Your new role:
This is a Recruitment Pool for permanent full time and fixed term full time appointments, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
We currently have two opportunities available for an immediate start:
Office of the Assistant Director General, Clinical Excellence Division
- One (1), permanent full-time opportunity
Office of the Assistant Director General, Purchasing and System Performance
- One (1), permanent full-time opportunity
We care about you!
We offer a purpose driven environment conveniently located in East Perth and 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.
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;
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two (2) professional referees with one referee being your current line manager.
- A maximum three (3) page statement, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to all selection criteria on the attached JDF for position 00019195. Please indicate on your application which division you would prefer to work in; but please respond to the one attached JDF criteria to apply for either position.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement, and the attached 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 these positions, please contact:
Paula Camer-Pesci, Manager Office of the Assistant Director General, Clinical Excellence Division, on (08) 9222 4286 or paula.camer-pesci@health.wa.gov.au
Nicole Ryder, Manager Office of the Assistant Director General, Purchasing and System Performance Division, on (08) 9222 2151 or nicole.ryder@health.wa.gov.au
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 31/05/2025.
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, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Position Title Senior Program Officer Agency Department of Health Salary PSO Level 7 $128,077 - $136,891 p.a. Location East Perth Unit/Division Office of the Assistant Director General Branch Work Type Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref 00019195 Closing Date 2024-03-28 4:00 PM
Position Title Senior Program Officer Branch Location East Perth Work Type Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date 2024-03-28 4:00 PM Salary PSO Level 7 $128,077 - $136,891 p.a. Agency Department of Health
Company Information Description
VCID No. 883217
2x opportunities for an immediate start
One in the Clinical Excellence Division / One in the Purchasing and System Performance Division
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.
Clinical Excellence
The Division is seeking a Senior Program Officer to provide support to the Office of the Assistant Director General through the development, implementation and coordination of programs and initiatives. The position will provide a high level of corporate support for the division in the areas of corporate reporting, submissions, briefings and Parliamentary and Ministerial correspondence.
The Senior Program Officer will take a leading role in providing quality assurance and strategic advice in relation to correspondence and documentation submitted to the Office of the Assistant Director General.
The Clinical Excellence division oversees and contributes to key functions for the Department of Health and the WA health system including:
Clinical Excellence Division comprises of 10 directorates including:
- State Health Operations Centre
- System Improvement Unit
- Clinical Planning Unit
- Health Networks
- Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
- Strategic Workforce and Development
- Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office
- Office of the Chief Medical Officer
- Office of the Chief Dental Officer
- Chief Allied Health Officer
The division is the focal point for clinical engagement, clinical workforce, workforce planning, clinical service planning and service improvement, and safety and quality. It also leads major National and State reform programs in the areas of Emergency Access Response Taskforce and Ambulance Ramping Taskforce.
Purchasing and System Performance
The Purchasing and System Performance Division is seeking a Principal Program Officer to provide support to the Office of the Assistant Director General through the development, implementation and coordination of programs and initiatives. The position will provide a high level of corporate support for the division in the areas of corporate reporting, submissions, briefings and Parliamentary and Ministerial correspondence.
The Principal Program Officer will take a leading role in providing quality assurance and strategic advice in relation to correspondence and documentation submitted to the Office of the Assistant Director General.
The PSP division oversees and contributes to key functions for the Department of Health and the WA health system including:
- health budget and health purchasing including service agreements with the Health Service Providers
- health system economic and demand modelling
- system performance, data integrity and data linkage
- national and public reporting
- financial operations, financial reform and financial policy
Your new role:
This is a Recruitment Pool for permanent full time and fixed term full time appointments, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
We currently have two opportunities available for an immediate start:
Office of the Assistant Director General, Clinical Excellence Division
- One (1), permanent full-time opportunity
Office of the Assistant Director General, Purchasing and System Performance
- One (1), permanent full-time opportunity
We care about you!
We offer a purpose driven environment conveniently located in East Perth and 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.
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;
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two (2) professional referees with one referee being your current line manager.
- A maximum three (3) page statement, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to all selection criteria on the attached JDF for position 00019195. Please indicate on your application which division you would prefer to work in; but please respond to the one attached JDF criteria to apply for either position.
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 these positions, please contact:
Paula Camer-Pesci, Manager Office of the Assistant Director General, Clinical Excellence Division, on (08) 9222 4286 or paula.camer-pesci@health.wa.gov.au
Nicole Ryder, Manager Office of the Assistant Director General, Purchasing and System Performance Division, on (08) 9222 2151 or nicole.ryder@health.wa.gov.au
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 31/05/2025.
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, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Attachments - applicant information package - rams.pdf
- Senior Program Officer 00019195 pso l7 february 2024.pdf
Convenience Buttons2:
