CRVCID No.
713398
This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointments with
the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
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.
Position
Profile:
The Board Assurance and
Health Executive Service team in the System-wide Governance and
Assurance Directorate is responsible for managing recruitment and
appointment to, as well as relevant policy advice and assurance
functions for, the health service provider boards. The team also
manages appointments for a large portfolio of other statutory
boards and committees, including the WA boards of two Australian
health practitioner national boards.
The team also leads the
ongoing governance and management of the Health Executive Service,
including contract development and advice on behalf of the System
Manager in accordance with policy and the Health Services Act
2016.
The team delivers these
functions in a fast paced and collaborative team
environment.
The Principal Policy Officer
is a senior member of the team and is responsible for providing
strategic policy and governance advice and support to health
service provider boards. The position leads, coordinates and
undertakes the development, implementation and evaluation of
governance and assurance policies, protocols, guidelines and
initiatives, as well as developing and maintaining effective
strategic networks and relationships with other divisions, health
service providers, health service provider boards and external
agencies.
Should you be successful, on
a daily basis you will exercise a range of skills - initiative,
critical thinking, problem solving and superior communication and
operate with a reasonable level of autonomy. You will be required
to work effectively and collaboratively with other areas of the
Department of Health and other stakeholders. The role will provide
opportunities for growth and development of your leadership skills,
including supervision of staff, and assisting the Manager
with more complex matters.
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.
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.
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
June 2026.
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to contact
Donna Oxley, Manager on 08 9222 4061 or via email donna.oxley@health.wa.gov.au.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online.
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.
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 APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
