VCID No. 708836
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Fixed Term contracts of three years are initially available, following which, contracts of two and one years will be offered, subject to operational requirements.
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 October 2022.
Supporting the WA health system is now even more important than ever - joining our three year Transformation Program as a Project Support Officer will offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health of the people of Western Australia.
Are you searching for a career defining opportunity that allows you to:
- deliver purposeful work that will make a difference to our services, our people, and the WA community;
- make an organisational-wide impact in the rapidly changing health system;
- immerse yourself in an exciting and rewarding work environment where you will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation; and
- strengthen your talents and continuously develop your relational, adaptive and technical skillsets.
Are you …?
- passionate about working within a team to deliver Project outcomes?
- highly organised with a keen eye for detail and ability to identify discrepancies in information;
- able to concisely summarise information and prepare project related documentation;
- practised at maintaining key program and project registers and artefacts, and utilising artefacts for status reporting;
- enthusiastic about working in an innovative and collaborative way; and
- seeking exposure to a variety of projects and opportunities across different business functions.
We are looking for talented and experienced people to join our dynamic Transformation Program in the position of Project Support Officer. The role of the Project Support Officer is to support the effective and efficient delivery of key projects across the WA Health system by providing high level administrative, governance and organisational support to Project Managers and project teams.
HSS Transformation Program
The aim of the HSS Transformation Program is to deliver on HSS’ strategy, in the process transforming HSS into a contemporary shared service organisation. The Transformation Program will be driving outcomes in relation to the following areas:
- defining what good looks like for our services and implementing measures across the business to more effectively monitor our performance.
- improving the customer experience by improving processes and workflows.
- reviewing how we manage demand and implementing changes that help us prioritise the things that add the most value to our customers.
- implementing improvements that create more capacity for the organisation.
- driving cultural change that builds on our leadership capability and aligns with our values.
About HSS …
Health Support Services (HSS) provides shared services to WA Health through skilled and motivated people. This includes delivering business focused financial, ICT, supply and workforce services within an environment of standardised systems and processes. Partnering with client agencies and other stakeholders, HSS operates within a customer focussed service culture designed to complement client agency corporate service operations. HSS provides a service within a framework of established values and behaviours based on achieving the corporate service standards and expectations of our customers. With a commitment to equity and diversity, relationships are based on trust, mutual respect and the acceptance of responsibility and accountability. HSS are committed to employee career development and professional learning.
About the Transformation team...
The Transformation team is a proudly diverse team with a range of experience spanning consulting, private sector, public sector and health sector. We’re passionate about building capability and bringing diverse thinking to drive change. We value the variety of unique experiences, qualities and characteristics our people possess. With that in mind we encourage candidates who have diverse experiences, backgrounds and capabilities which they can use to meet the position criteria to apply.
Join Us…
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: 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.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- 10% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here
- 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 David Higgins on (08) 6444 5854.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 134477 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to:
- apply online (jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
- Provide a written statement addressing the essential selection criteria in a maximum of 2-3 pages.
- Provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
- These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
