CRVCID 719796
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for three years, with
the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
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 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 passionate about obesity prevention and public
health?
- Do you want to contribute to obesity, food and nutrition
policy in WA?
- Do you have experience working with nutrition evidence or
food policy to support population health outcomes?
- Do you have well-developed written skills?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Obesity Prevention Team leads strategic public health
policy, priority areas and programs across Western Australia to
prevent obesity and improve population-level healthy eating. The
development and implementation of evidence-based policy to support
healthier food environments and nutrition outcomes is a key
responsibility of this position.
This position works collaboratively across government, including
regulatory and policy areas, and non-government agencies delivering
population-based obesity prevention programs in WA. Developing
effective partnerships across a range of sectors is vital to
building good public health policy that addresses the many factors
influencing obesity.
What we are looking for:
To be successful in this role, please demonstrate that
you:
- Have a strong track record developing and delivering
innovative, evidence-based public health policies, programs, or
initiatives focused on healthy eating, obesity prevention, or
chronic disease prevention, aligned with strategic
priorities.
- Strong understanding of nutrition science, with the ability
to apply this to population health policy initiatives.
- Apply strategic thinking to address complex public health
challenges—such as nutrition and obesity—by designing effective
policy options and supporting implementation approaches that
achieve measurable outcomes.
- Build and maintain productive partnerships across
government, research, and community sectors to support policy
development and program delivery.
- Communicate effectively through the preparation of
high-quality discussion papers, reports, briefings, and
correspondence that support informed decision-making.
- Understand public health nutrition and obesity issues,
including population health and prevention principles.
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 Ciara O'Flaherty on 08 6373
3858.
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.
