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Senior Policy Officer
Salary: PSO Level 6 $115,824 - $127,647 per annum
Location: East Perth
Unit/Division: Department of Health > Research
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00018180
Closing Date: 2025-07-07 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments: 
Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
JDF - Senior Policy Officer 00018180 PSO L6 June 2022.pdf

Please note: Effective from 13 June 2025 the salary range has increased to $120,457 - $132,753 p.a.

Vacancy Reference No. 680710 

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment at 75 hours per fortnight. 

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.

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 decisio

Position Profile: Provides policy and program support for health and medical research in respect to research ethics and governance, covering planning, implementation and evaluation of major research ethics and governance policy directions and programs across WA Health.
Administers and supports the WA Health research governance information technology platform. Facilitates the ethical review and governance of research at the Department of Health in accordance with the Research Governance Policy.

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

  • 11.5% 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

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 Dr. Lesley Banfield on 08 6444 5237.

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 write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and 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.

Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. 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.

Position Title
Senior Policy Officer

Agency
Health, Department of
Salary
PSO Level 6 $115,824 - $127,647 per annum
Location
East Perth
Unit/Division
Department of Health > Research
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
00018180
Closing Date
2025-07-07 4:00 PM
Position Title
Senior Policy Officer

Location
East Perth
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
00018180
Salary
PSO Level 6 $115,824 - $127,647 per annum
Closing Date
2025-07-07 4:00 PM
Description

Please note: Effective from 13 June 2025 the salary range has increased to $120,457 - $132,753 p.a.

Vacancy Reference No. 680710 

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment at 75 hours per fortnight. 

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.

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 decisio

Position Profile: Provides policy and program support for health and medical research in respect to research ethics and governance, covering planning, implementation and evaluation of major research ethics and governance policy directions and programs across WA Health.
Administers and supports the WA Health research governance information technology platform. Facilitates the ethical review and governance of research at the Department of Health in accordance with the Research Governance Policy.

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

  • 11.5% 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

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 Dr. Lesley Banfield on 08 6444 5237.

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 write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and 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.

Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. 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.

Attachments

Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
JDF - Senior Policy Officer 00018180 PSO L6 June 2022.pdf


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