Position Profile and Role:
Health Networks are seeking Development Officers and Senior Policy Officers to join their team.
The work environment is dynamic with a solution focussed approach and with a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration and achieving outcomes.
If you have the skills and experiences in any of the following areas, we’d love to hear from you:
- Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
- Community development
- Project or portfolio management
- Policy development
- Contract management
- Change management
- Organisational capability
- Corporate governance and reporting
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Research and data analysis
- Data governance and management
The attached contextual document has more information on the functions and services of the Health Networks Branch.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency
We currently have four positions available with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
- 00001346 Development Officer (Level 5) Permanent Part Time 0.8 FTE
- 00001685 Development Officer (Level 5) Fixed Term Full Time until 02/02/2024
- 00001764 Senior Policy Officer (Level 6) Fixed Term Full Time until 17/12/2023
- 00017101 Senior Policy Officer (Level 6) Fixed Term Full Time until 15/09/2023
This recruitment process will establish a pool of suitable candidates to be part of the dedicated, multidisciplinary and highly skilled team of the Health Network Branch.
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 31/12/2024.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.wa.gov.au). Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summaries your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements (3 pages maximum).
Applicants applying for the level 5 position will need to address selection criteria 1,2, and 4
Applicants applying for the level 6 position will need to address selection criteria 1,2, and 3
Applicants are advised to clearly indicate the position level(s) for which you are applying.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant knowledge of project management principles and a demonstrated ability to achieve outputs within demanding time schedules and with limited supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated report writing.
- Experience in policy development and / or review including sound knowledge of current clinical issues affecting health service delivery.
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in the health sector
The remaining criteria for each position will be tested at through the other stages of assessment.
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.
Further Information: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). We encourage you to contact Marie Deverell on 08 9222 4191 to discuss the roles further.
Equality and Eligibility
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 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: In addition to the great salary 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 click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLCATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
