VCID No. 763669
Searching for WA Health Future Leaders
Join the largest health system in the world with a state spanning $2.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest area in the world covered by a single health authority and make a difference!
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12 months.
The program concludes with the opportunity for a further fixed term contract(s) with provision for permanency. This process will remain valid until 30/06/2024.
About the Role
The Graduate Development Program is a structured program that runs for 12-months with three rotations. Throughout the course of your rotations, you will develop a broad overview and knowledge of the diverse areas of the WA health system, with opportunities to work both within the System Manager and Health Service Providers. You will be exposed to high profile projects, build a range of professional networks with key stakeholders, and engage in further learning and development.
As a Health Graduate, you will have the opportunity to make a difference by contributing to the strategic vision and operational future of the WA health system. You will have three rotations in different business areas across the WA health system and be supported by a structured learning and development framework. You will work in a collaborative and dynamic environment. In this role, you will proactively identify issues and provide innovative solutions to deliver on the WA health system’s vision of a safe, high quality and sustainable health care system for all Western Australians.
This role is suited to graduates from any computer science discipline, but particularly those who have studied: Physics, Information technology, Network/Cyber Security, Computer science, Mathematics and statistics, Data management or Software engineering.
Graduates who have undertaken studies in other equivalent disciplines or combined degrees are also encouraged to apply.
Program Highlights
- Training and development opportunities including ongoing professional development.
- Extensive support network comprising supervisors, a mentor and a buddy.
- Leadership development opportunities including Executive and Director shadowing.
- Attractive starting salary, flexible working hours and multiple work locations.
- Opportunities in the Graduate Development Program are for non-clinical areas only.
Eligibility Requirements
WA Health is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We are actively looking for recent university graduates from any of the following diversity groups to be a part of our 2023 intake:
- People who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- People with disability
- People 24 years and under
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies. Aboriginal graduates are encouraged to apply.
To increase opportunities for graduates with a disability, Section 66 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 will apply.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Successful completion of a recent tertiary qualification, with a completion date (not graduation ceremony date) between January 2021 and December 2022. The tertiary qualification must be a minimum of an undergraduate degree.
- Achievement of a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 65% and above for the tertiary qualification. Section 51 will be applied to this criterion for Aboriginal applicants. Section 66 will be applied to this criterion for applicants with disability.
- Be a newly qualified graduate (undergraduate or post-graduate qualification) with no more than 12 months full-time employment experience post-graduation relevant to your qualification by the commencement of the Graduate Development Program.
- You must be an Australian permanent resident or Australian citizen by the end of the calendar year in which you apply, e.g. become an Australian citizen by December 2022
Applicants graduating mid-year 2023 are encouraged to apply for the 2024 program.
Employee Benefits
In addition, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-treasury/employees
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
For further information visit: http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/GraduateDevelopment
Ready to apply?
Apply for a graduate position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button at the top/bottom of the screen.
You will be prompted to:
- Complete an online application – you will need to answer a set of questions addressing the selection criteria.
- Attach a copy of your most recent academic transcript (if you have not been issued a transcript yet, an electronic statement of results will be accepted. It must clearly identify your full name, university and Weighted Average Mark must be clearly shown or demonstrated in the documentation provided).
- Attach a comprehensive CV, outlining your academic and work experience.
- Evidence of Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency.
Please refer to the application pack in relation to dates for further assessments.
If you don’t provide the above required documentation with your application, you will not meet the eligibility requirements and will not proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
Application notes
- Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application. Including completing all questions and uploading supporting documentation.
- You will be able to save your application online and continue to update your information by logging into the Job Board - providing the advertisement is still open.
- Emailed applications or applications received after the closing date and time WILL NOT be accepted.
- Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. It is preferable for your referee to be a current line manager or lecturer/tutor.
Other conditions
For further information about this position, please contact Jess Matheson, Graduate Development Program Coordinator on graduate.development@health.wa.gov.au (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.