VCID No.
700124
This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time appointments
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We
currently have one Fixed Term Full Time position available for 10
months with the possibility of extension(s).
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: 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 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.
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
31/12/2027.
Position
Profile: Senior Policy Officer develops policies and
programs in priority and new and emerging populations for sexually
transmitted infections on a state-wide basis. This position
undertakes strategic projects with a special emphasis on
intersectoral initiatives, including school-based programs.
In addition you will undertake a range of activities to identify,
facilitate, enhance and promote collaboration, community education
and health service development to achieve health gains in priority
and emerging populations, and rural and remote populations. You
will review and monitor sexual health social marketing programs and
campaigns.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12%
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 Lisa Bastian on 08 9222 4230
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; provide a covering letter outlining their
suitability for this role; and submit 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.
