CRVCID.
720923
This is a Fixed Term Full
Time appointment, for 8 months, with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
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.
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).
Position
Profile: The Information and System Performance
Directorate (ISPD) in the Department of Health is seeking an
experienced person for role of Senior Project Officer within the
Data Linkage Strategy team of the Data and Information Systems
business unit.
As Senior Project Officer
you will:
- Develop,
manage and deliver a portfolio of strategic projects undertaken
as part of the WA Health Data Linkage Strategy and Reform
program by providing accurate and timely advice on project
progress, emerging risks and issues, and leveraging resources
to maximise efficiencies while also providing necessary
expertise in communication and stakeholder
engagement.
- Contribute to the
development and implementation of strategies and tools for the
continuous monitoring and evaluation of project and
program-level risks and mitigation actions to safeguard
delivery of the defined business outcomes.
- Provide
progress reports related to the delivery of projects and/or
initiatives to stakeholder groups.
- Build
and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and
external stakeholders to maintain business knowledge and
understand priorities and effectively liaise, consult,
negotiate and collaborate to achieve these.
- Represent Data Linkage
Services at meetings, project steering groups and committees as
required, and take responsibility for progressing allocated
actions arising. This includes actions arising through the
Department of Health Data Linkage Governance
Framework.
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.
For Further Job
Related Information: For a confidential discussion, please
contact Dannielle Vanpraag on 08 6373 1938 or at Dannielle.Vanpraag@health.wa.gov.au.
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).
Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Applicants are
advised to submit the following documents and
information:
- Written
statement demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience
relevant to the primary responsibilities of the position
addressing all essential selection criteria as outlined
in the JDF in no more than 2-3 pages.
- Current
Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining key
achievements
- The name
and contact details of two professional referees with one
referee preferably being your current line manager
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.
