CRVCID No.
718448
This is a Permanent
Full-Time appointment.
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.
About the
role:
- Are you
a proactive and organised administrative
professional?
- Keen to
be part of a team dedicated to ‘making a
difference’?
- Are you
looking for a new challenge?
Then this role may be for
you.
We are currently seeking an
experienced Business Support Officer to provide executive and
business support to the Director and support the smooth operation
of the Population and Preventive Health Directorate.
This is a newly created role
within the Population and Preventive Health Directorate. This
Directorate plays a pivotal role in setting the vision and
strategic direction for statewide policy in chronic disease and
injury prevention, driving delivery on government policy and
reforms, and fostering alliances for preventive health. The
Directorate also commissions and funds several statewide population
health promotion programs on issues such as obesity, nutrition,
physical activity, smoking and injury.
The Business Support Officer
will undertake administrative functions and projects which
contribute to effective business processes and procedures within
the Directorate, and develop, coordinate and maintain efficient
financial and information management systems.
What we are looking
for:
To be successful in this
role, you will need to show through your application:
- Excellent organisational
and time management skills.
- Sound
knowledge of administrative procedures and purchasing protocols
and invoicing procedures.
- The
ability to write and edit material suitable for diverse
audiences in a simple, concise style, and strong attention to
detail.
- Effective interpersonal
and communication skill, including the ability to exercise
discretion and maintain confidentiality as
required.
- Well-developed Microsoft
Office skills.
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.
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.
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 Denise Sullivan, Director Population and Preventive
Health on 08 6373 3916.
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
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
