Vacancy Reference No. 719878
This is a appointment for Full Time
Permanent Appointment at 75 hours per fortnight
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.
Position Profile: The Ministerial
Officer is responsible for attending to the day-to-day requests
from the Minister’s office which includes ministerial and
parliamentary correspondence and briefings. This role supports the
coordination and facilitation of the process to ensure the delivery
of quality responses and timelines are met. The position supports
the coordination of reports on the timeliness and quality of
correspondence for the minister’s office and senior executive.
Support is also provided to staff within the Department of Health
in the context of agency, ministerial and parliamentary processes,
procedures, systems and protocols.
Assists the Manager and team members in all aspects of the
provision of Ministerial Liaison support for WA Health.
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 on Hugh Matkovich, Manager, Office of the Director
General on 0417 581 711.
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 write
a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position and
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.
