CRVCID No.
715582
Join us to deliver services
that support and improve the health of Western
Australians.
The Department of Health is
responsible for the strategic direction, oversight and management
of the WA health system, operating at arm’s length from health
service delivery. We operate in a corporate environment, and do not
deliver front line health services to the community.
At the Department of Health, our
mission is to lead and steward the WA health system, made up of
eight independent Health Services Providers. Covering 2.5 million
square kilometres, our 50,000-strong workforce delivers health
services across the largest health authority in the world.
We are a values driven
organisation that is proudly working together for a healthier
Western Australia.
Financial Business Services (FBS)
underpins WA Health’s financial sustainability and system
performance. The Division provides strategic financial leadership,
financial policy advice, analytics, and core financial services to
support the Director General, Health Service Providers, and
internal stakeholders.
FBS is responsible for system-wide
budget development and oversight, financial policy and funding
models, statutory reporting, treasury and cash management, revenue
allocation, and end of month coordination. The Division also
delivers analytics to inform strategic decision making and leads
business improvement and financial systems support, including data
integrity and reporting enhancements.
Your new role:
This is for Fixed Term Full Time
appointments for 12 months, with the possibility of
extension(s).
The Senior Project Officer is
responsible for supporting the development, implementation and
evaluation of financial systems reform projects, particularly
relating to planning for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
solution for the WA health system. The successful applicant will
engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that
financial systems align to business needs and financial management
requirements in the public sector, and will seek and disseminate
professional advice on policy, legislation, and accounting matters
relevant to the development and implementation of financial
systems.
This role will be required to
contribute to planning activities and support the implementation of
financial systems, in line with financial management requirements
in the public sector.
We currently have one opportunity
available for an immediate start:
- One (1) fixed term, full-time opportunity for 12 months,
with the possibility of extensions.
What are we looking
for?
Ideal candidates for this role will
have experience in supporting the management of projects within
agreed timeframes. They will possess well-developed communication
skills, with a proven ability to present information clearly and
effectively. We are looking for people who can work effectively
with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate the delivery of
quality outcomes.
We care about
you!
We offer a purpose driven environment conveniently located in East
Perth. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to
12.5% by July 2026.
- Flexible working arrangements, work from home arrangements
genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance
- Professional development opportunities and study
leave/assistance
- Generous salary packaging options.
- Public Service Holidays
- Wherefit Membership – great value deals across an extensive
choice of wellbeing benefits across Perth
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- Claisebrook train station within 5-minute walk; Yellow Cat
service to the building entrance, public transport buses close
by. A short walk to the bustling Royal Street café strip. Next
to the recently redeveloped Moort-ak Waadiny,
Wellington park.
Diverse and Inclusive
workforce
The Department of Health embraces
diversity and believes the best results come when varied viewpoints
are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage gender
diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability,
and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us. Please
indicate on your application if you fall into one of these
diversity groups.
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.
If you require adjustments during
our recruitment process and in the workplace or have any access
needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate
in the application and interview process (including alternate
methods of communication, or alternative format documentation)
please contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Want To Know
More About This Role?’ section.
If you are an Aboriginal person who
would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs
and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Want to join the Department
of Health? Here’s how:
Apply online now
by submitting the following in MS Word or PDF format only
online:
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills,
experience and key achievements, including the details of two
(2) professional referees, with one referee being your current
line manager.
- A maximum two (2) page statement, demonstrating how your
skills, knowledge and experience relate to the essential
selection criteria.
It is recommended that you consider
all information contained in the advertisement, and the attached
Job Description Form for more information about the position.
All work-related requirements will
be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Are you
eligible?
To be eligible for a fixed term
appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement
to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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.
Want to know more about
this role?
For information regarding this
position, please contact Stephen Norfor, Project Manager Financial
Reform, on (08) 6213 5746 or via email at stephen.norfor@health.wa.gov.au.
Whilst this selection process will
initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to
fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In
addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate
the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may
also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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.
