Vacancy Reference No. 736736

Do you want to lead and be part of an effective and passionate business support team?
 If so, then we want to hear from you!
Join the Environmental Health Directorate at the Department of Health and be part of something rewarding.

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.  

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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.

The Environmental Health Directorate has a crucial role in managing environmental health matters at a statewide level. We deliver a diverse range of activities, including the administration of 5 Acts and 26 subsidiary regulations. As a trusted regulator, community educator and capacity builder, we work together with state and local governments and industry to protect the health and safety of the WA community. To deliver these services we have a Business Support Team who work across the Directorate providing a wide range of business support including administrative tasks, HR support, finance, project tasks and support, reporting and support to the Executive Director and Leadership team.

Further information on the Environmental Health Directorate can be found here: https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Reports-and-publications/Environmental-Health-Directorate-Publications. 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

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.

What are we looking for?

Successful applicants will be expected to lead a small team to deliver the business support functions to the Directorate including purchasing, travel coordination, finance activities, project tasks, reporting and executive support. The role is also responsible for managing Ministerial correspondence and Freedom of Information requests and Directorate Human Resources Administration in accordance with associated processes and timeframes. This position is responsible for coordinating the Environmental Health Directorate’s project management framework, as well as research, reporting and support to the Executive Director and Leadership team. This includes the drafting and editing of confidential and sensitive correspondence such as briefing notes, departmental reports, parliamentary questions, and cabinet submissions

Ideal candidates will be:

• great communicators;
• methodical;
• skilled in projects and administration;
• enjoy leading a team;
• organised; and
• a team player.

Join us to deliver services that support and improve the health of Western Australians.

At the Department of Health, our mission is to lead and steward the WA health system, made up of eight independent Health Service 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.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here. 
• 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 www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 
 
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Jane Cook at jane.cook@health.wa.gov.au.

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 (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

Applicants are advised to submit the following two (2) documents in MS word or PDF format only online:

• A written statement of no more than two (2) pages, demonstrating how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to three (3) of the six (6) selection criteria in the JDF. Please address in your written statement essential criteria 1.,4. and 5.
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows as per essential selection criteria, qualifications, skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two professional referees, preferably with one referee being your current line manager (maximum three (3) pages)

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. 
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.