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Senior Project Officer
Salary: PSO Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. pro rata
Location: East Perth
Unit/Division: Department of Health > Communicable Disease Control - Immunisation Program
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00020793
Closing Date: 2026-01-16 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments: 
Applicant Information Package.pdf
EDOC25 308694 00020793 - Senior Project Officer - PSO L6 December 2025.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf

CRVCID No. 713636

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have a Permanent Full-Time position available.

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 Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of immunisation projects to achieve project outcomes and support the achievement of divisional and organisational objectives aimed at increasing the level of immunisation across the community.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Engage with and collaborate with individuals, communities and immunisation providers to understand experiences and motivations regarding access to immunisation, and authentically co-design evidence-based initiatives to address immunisation barriers
  • Monitor progress and leads evaluation for a range of health promotion immunisation projects, all aspects of project implementation, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess progress and effectiveness, and achieve project outcomes which aim to improve state-wide immunisation coverage. This includes the planning and development of promotional material including web based and other digital information, coordinating resources, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project-related activities, to ensure required outcomes are achieved within agree timelines and quality standards.
  • Oversee development and delivery of immunisation social marketing, education and promotion programs and coordinates the maintenance and updating of the Program’s immunisation and disease control related websites, publications and printed resources aimed at improving immunisation rates.

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 Palee Holdsworth, Principal Program Officer on 08 9222 6031.

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.

Position Title
Senior Project Officer

Agency
Health, Department of
Salary
PSO Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. pro rata
Location
East Perth
Unit/Division
Department of Health > Communicable Disease Control - Immunisation Program
Work Type
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00020793
Closing Date
2026-01-16 4:00 PM
Position Title
Senior Project Officer

Location
East Perth
Work Type
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00020793
Salary
PSO Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. pro rata
Closing Date
2026-01-16 4:00 PM
Description

CRVCID No. 713636

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have a Permanent Full-Time position available.

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 Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of immunisation projects to achieve project outcomes and support the achievement of divisional and organisational objectives aimed at increasing the level of immunisation across the community.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Engage with and collaborate with individuals, communities and immunisation providers to understand experiences and motivations regarding access to immunisation, and authentically co-design evidence-based initiatives to address immunisation barriers
  • Monitor progress and leads evaluation for a range of health promotion immunisation projects, all aspects of project implementation, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess progress and effectiveness, and achieve project outcomes which aim to improve state-wide immunisation coverage. This includes the planning and development of promotional material including web based and other digital information, coordinating resources, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project-related activities, to ensure required outcomes are achieved within agree timelines and quality standards.
  • Oversee development and delivery of immunisation social marketing, education and promotion programs and coordinates the maintenance and updating of the Program’s immunisation and disease control related websites, publications and printed resources aimed at improving immunisation rates.

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 Palee Holdsworth, Principal Program Officer on 08 9222 6031.

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.

Attachments

Applicant Information Package.pdf
EDOC25 308694 00020793 - Senior Project Officer - PSO L6 December 2025.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf


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