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Join us to deliver
services that support and improve the health of Western
Australians.
The Department of Health
(the department) leads and stewards the WA health
system.
We have approximately 1,600
dedicated staff who:
- Develop
plans and strategies to drive the delivery of sustainable and
person-centred health care, for outcomes that matter the most
to individuals and the community
- Oversee
the planning and performance of public health services to
enable access to safe, quality health care
- Promote
healthy behaviours, monitor health risks and support
initiatives to protect and enable community health and
wellbeing
We
are a values driven organisation that is proudly
working together for a healthier Western Australia.
For further information
regarding the department, please click
HERE
Your new
role
The Corporate Services
Directorate of the Department of Health is seeking to appoint a
motivated and dynamic Principal Project Officer.
You will be joining the
Business Strategy and Policy team that supports the department to
apply good governance principles, processes and practices that are
fit for purpose and that meet accountability obligations and
enables high level organisational performance.
The team consists of a
diverse skill mix and the work environment is dynamic with a strong
emphasis on teamwork, collective wisdom and collaboration to
achieve outcomes. Individually, we actively support each other and
create environments where people feel respected, included and
supported to contribute their best.
This is a Permanent
Full Time appointment responsible for:
- Providing advice and
input into the development, implementation and monitoring of
strategy, policy, procedures, and guidelines that support the
functions of the Department, in accordance with its applicable
legislation.
- Leading
the development and production of public mandatory annual
compliance reports including the Department’s annual
report.
- Leading
and undertaking performance monitoring and reporting against
government outcomes and organisational outputs.
- Coordinating the
production and delivery of reports, business analytics and
insights to inform operational evidence-based decision
making.
- Supporting the
development and review of best practices, systems and processes
that ensure compliance with governance standards and
requirements.
What are we looking
for?
Ideal candidates for this
role will have:
- Strong
analytical and conceptual skills including proven ability to
apply appropriate research and analytical techniques to draw
conclusions and insights from data and information.
- Demonstrated substantial
experience managing projects and project management systems and
tools.
- Highly
developed oral and written communication skills, supporting the
provision of expert advice and information including
preparation of high-level reports, briefs, and business cases
to present complex information clearly, concisely and
effectively.
- Effective interpersonal
communication, negotiation and influencing skills to facilitate
co-operation and support and build stakeholder
relationships.
Experience in
corporate governance and reporting for government and/or policy
development, analysis and implementation is highly
desirable.
We
care about you!
We offer a
purpose driven environment conveniently located in East Perth. 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.
- Flexible
working arrangements, including 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.
Diverse and
Inclusive workforce
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.
The
department 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 us
Applicants
are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au):
- A
comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience and
key achievements relevant to this role, including the details
of two (2) professional referees, with one referee being your
current line manager.
- A
maximum of 3-page statement, demonstrating how your skills,
knowledge and experience relate to the following three (3)
selection criteria:
- Strong
analytical and conceptual skills including proven ability to
apply appropriate research and analytical techniques to draw
conclusions and insights from data and information.
- Demonstrated substantial
experience managing projects and project management systems and
tools.
- Highly
developed oral and written communication skills, supporting the
provision of expert advice and information including
preparation of high-level reports, briefs, and business cases
to present complex information clearly, concisely and
effectively.
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.
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.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
Are
you eligible?
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).
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.
Want to know more
about this role?
For information regarding
this position, please contact Robyn Pozzi, Manager on (08) 9222
4268 or robyn.pozzi@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.
