Senior Project Officer

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This is a pool process with permanent and fixed term, full time and part time opportunities.

Currently there is one permanent position available for immediate filling.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Health Services Branch is seeking applications from enthusiastic and experienced individuals to undertake the role of Senior Project Officer. Health Services Branch provides a range of primary care and mental health and alcohol and other drug (MHAOD) services across WA to patients in custody. Services encompass interventions to identify and manage acute, chronic and mental health conditions, as well as drug addiction and facilitate referral to specialist and tertiary services as required. Population focused health improvement initiatives are also provided including health promotion; disease prevention; infection control; communicable disease outbreak management; and immunisation.

The Senior Project Officer position provides high level assistance and support to the Principal Project Officer in the research, development and implementation of a range of strategic projects and initiatives, working in a supportive and collaborative team environment. As part of the Health Services Branch, this position prepares and presents briefing notes, memos, reports and other documents to inform the strategic decision-making process within the Branch.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

ABOUT JUSTICE

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two (2) referees and;
2. A statement no more than three (3) pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria contained in the JDF.

Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Demonstrated skill and experience in managing and coordinating concurrent complex projects in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary project management frameworks.

All remaining Job related requirements and will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***to for a confidential discussion.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact David Worthington, Principal Project Officer on (08)9334 6085 for a confidential discussion.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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