CRVCID
681313
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.
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.
Position
Profile:
We are seeking to appoint a
suitably experienced Principal Program Officer to join the Office
of the Deputy Director General (ODDG) team.
In this role, you
will:
- work as
part of a small team to ensure the efficient daily operations
of the ODDG. You will help ensure that all communications and
correspondence delivered through the ODDG are of high
quality.
- undertake a strategic
coordination role across the division in response to requests
from the Minister for Health, Minister for Medical Research and
Parliament, the Director General and Deputy Director General,
and provide advice and support to the Executive team and
Directorates in these matters.
- build
and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders,
working consultatively and fostering a collaborative approach
across the division, the Department and WA health system more
widely to facilitate delivery of quality outcomes.
- coordinate divisional
reporting to ensure the key objectives of the division and
Department of Health continue to be met.
- contribute to
operational and business planning for the ODDG, and identify
opportunities to improve divisional administrative processes,
and play a leading role in their development and
implementation.
- provide
support to the Deputy Director General as required, including
coordination and preparation of correspondence and
presentations, and undertaking research and projects as
requested by the Deputy Director General.
Area
Profile: The Deputy Director General Division provides
strategic direction and coordination on key matters for the
department and supports the Director General in leadership and
management and the delivery of key government priorities. The
Division comprises Corporate Services, Health Projects Assurance
and Advisory, Major Health Projects and Infrastructure, the Office
of Medical Research and Innovation and the Office of the Deputy
Director General.
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.
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to contact Cynthia
Chew on 08 9222 6469. 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 following essential
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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
