CRVCID No. 715304
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.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed
to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our
service.
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 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
30/06/2026.
Position
Profile: The Principal Policy Officer provides
high-level policy analysis and advice on Commonwealth/State
relations within the health portfolio, assessing the implications
of State and Commonwealth policies for WA Health, the WA
Government, and the community. The role involves researching,
developing, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing government
policies and priorities from a whole-of-health system,
cross-portfolio, and national perspective.
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 on superannuation
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 Sam Lequaietermaine on 0422 518 604.
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 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.
Applicants are advised to
write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this
position, and attach their current resume or curriculum
vitae. 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.
