CRVCID 737264

This is a recruitment for Permanent Full Time/Part Time and Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. There is currently one permanent role and one fixed term opportunity (initially available for 6 months). 

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

Job Description

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is seeking experienced Senior Project Officers to join the SMHS Organisational Development (OD) team.

The OD function at SMHS delivers a diverse portfolio spanning leadership development, capability building, learning systems, wellbeing, culture and engagement. Our work focuses on strengthening leadership, team effectiveness, and employee experience across the organisation, with a strong emphasis on psychological safety, inclusion, wellbeing, compassion and performance in complex healthcare environments.

As a member of the SMHS Transformation Directorate, the Senior Project Officer plays a lead role in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of organisational development initiatives, projects and programs that contribute to the continuous improvement of South Metropolitan Health Service and support both clinical and non-clinical workforces. You will partner with leaders and teams to improve ways of working, strengthen team effectiveness, build capability, enhance role clarity and coordination, and support sustainable change. The position applies organisational development consultancy using evidence-informed approaches to identify and address the underlying drivers of performance, culture and workflow challenges.

Current initiatives include leadership and management development programs, Human Factors training, mentoring programs, wellbeing initiatives and organisation-wide capability development projects.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in organisational development, leadership development and team effectiveness.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, relationship building and influencing skills.
• Experience designing, developing and delivering learning solutions across face-to-face, blended and digital environments using contemporary instructional design principles.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience developing and implementing education, training and development processes and procedures.
• Experience coordinating the delivery of learning, leadership and workforce development programs across diverse professional groups.

If you are passionate about enhancing employee experiences, thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted working environment, and are eager to contribute to our shared purpose of a One SMHS approach to delivering excellent health care, every time, we encourage you to apply.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Tanya Scott,  Organisational Development Consultant via Tanya.Scott@health.wa.gov.au

If you are ready to partner with us, please see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

1. A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
2. A statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Essential Selection Criteria, with reference to the Position Duties and the requirements outlined in the Job Advertisement.
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
• Flexible working arrangements      
• Flexible leave arrangements      
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here. 

Are you eligible? 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).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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.

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