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Senior Project Officer
Salary: PSO Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. pro rata
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: Department of Health > Electronic Medical Record
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00022913
Closing Date: 2025-11-17 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments: 
Applicant Information Package.pdf
JDF - Senior Project Officer 00022913 to 00022918 PSO L6 November 2025 -.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf

CRVCID 709048

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s).  We are currently looking to appoint up to 6 successful candidates.

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 30/6/2027. 

WA Health is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation.  Do you have the skills we need to be part of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Program?

The EMR Program is a consumer-centred program that supports healthcare providers to perform their roles enabling safety and quality to be at the heart of care for every consumer. The EMR Program has been established to digitally transform WA Health’s clinical information management systems by delivering a statewide EMR solution for WA Health. The EMR Program will incorporate changes to technology, business processes and culture. It will take advantage of innovations in digital health care to improve patient safety and quality of care for the Western Australian community regardless of their location. 

The EMR Program comprises several projects including:

  • Clinical transformation;
  • Technical and infrastructure delivery;
  • Procurement and contract management;
  • Workforce and change;
  • Implementation planning; and
  • Business, project, and program operations.

The EMR Program is seeking applications from experienced, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals.  If you have experience supporting the delivery of complex projects, and are keen to make a difference across WA Health, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

The Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of complex projects to achieve project and EMR Program objectives. 

The role includes developing project plans and schedules, coordinating resources, managing risk and issues, budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project-related activities; to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established EMR Program management methodology.

The role provides an opportunity to support the state-wide transformation of WA Health.

Conditions:

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.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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):

  • City centre location, close to public transport.
  • 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.

How to Apply:

  1. Please provide a current CV including the details of two referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
  2. A brief covering letter of no more than four (4) pages in length demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and experience against the selection criteria.

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. 

Selection Criteria: 

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Job Related Enquiries:

For further job-related information and queries please contact Sandy Temby, Principal Project Officer, (08) 6373 2226 or email sandy.temby@health.wa.gov.au.

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 Project Officer

Agency
Health, Department of
Salary
PSO Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. pro rata
Location
Perth
Unit/Division
Department of Health > Electronic Medical Record
Work Type
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00022913
Closing Date
2025-11-17 4:00 PM
Position Title
Senior Project Officer

Location
Perth
Work Type
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00022913
Salary
PSO Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. pro rata
Closing Date
2025-11-17 4:00 PM
Description

CRVCID 709048

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s).  We are currently looking to appoint up to 6 successful candidates.

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 30/6/2027. 

WA Health is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation.  Do you have the skills we need to be part of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Program?

The EMR Program is a consumer-centred program that supports healthcare providers to perform their roles enabling safety and quality to be at the heart of care for every consumer. The EMR Program has been established to digitally transform WA Health’s clinical information management systems by delivering a statewide EMR solution for WA Health. The EMR Program will incorporate changes to technology, business processes and culture. It will take advantage of innovations in digital health care to improve patient safety and quality of care for the Western Australian community regardless of their location. 

The EMR Program comprises several projects including:

  • Clinical transformation;
  • Technical and infrastructure delivery;
  • Procurement and contract management;
  • Workforce and change;
  • Implementation planning; and
  • Business, project, and program operations.

The EMR Program is seeking applications from experienced, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals.  If you have experience supporting the delivery of complex projects, and are keen to make a difference across WA Health, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

The Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of complex projects to achieve project and EMR Program objectives. 

The role includes developing project plans and schedules, coordinating resources, managing risk and issues, budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project-related activities; to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established EMR Program management methodology.

The role provides an opportunity to support the state-wide transformation of WA Health.

Conditions:

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.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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):

  • City centre location, close to public transport.
  • 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.

How to Apply:

  1. Please provide a current CV including the details of two referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
  2. A brief covering letter of no more than four (4) pages in length demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and experience against the selection criteria.

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. 

Selection Criteria: 

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Job Related Enquiries:

For further job-related information and queries please contact Sandy Temby, Principal Project Officer, (08) 6373 2226 or email sandy.temby@health.wa.gov.au.

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
JDF - Senior Project Officer 00022913 to 00022918 PSO L6 November 2025 -.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf


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