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Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer
Salary: HSO Level G8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum
Location: Murdoch
Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Health Service > SMHS Office of the Chief Executive
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00111615
Closing Date: 2026-04-13 4:00 PM
Attachments:
Applicant Information Package.pdf
JDF - Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer G8 SMHS SM111615.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf

CRVCID 720792

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is seeking an experienced Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer to provide high-level strategic advice and coordinate the Ministerial and Parliamentary liaison functions within the Office of the Chief Executive, preparing correspondence, briefings and reports on behalf of SMHS. The right person for this busy role will demonstrate strong communication, analytical and organisational skills to deliver high quality outcomes in a timely manner to support stakeholder needs.

Working in a productive and supportive team within a busy public health service, this is a role where a career finds its purpose. Being a team member at SMHS means you will be making a difference to the community and play a part in helping achieve our vision of excellent health care, every time.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth and across Western Australia via our statewide services.

You can find out more about SMHS here - South Metropolitan Health Service - About SMHS

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Anna Wood, Director - Office of the Chief Executive on 0418 220 736.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

  1. A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
  2. A statement addressing the Essential selection criteria 1 to 5 and Desirable selection criteria 2 in no more than 2-3 pages
  3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

  • Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
  • Flexible working arrangements      
  • Flexible leave arrangements      
  • Other professional and location-based allowances
  • For further information click here. 

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 embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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.


Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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Position Title
Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer

Agency
South Metropolitan Health Service
Salary
HSO Level G8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum
Location
Murdoch
Unit/Division
South Metropolitan Health Service > SMHS Office of the Chief Executive
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
00111615
Closing Date
2026-04-13 4:00 PM
Position Title
Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer

Location
Murdoch
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
00111615
Salary
HSO Level G8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum
Closing Date
2026-04-13 4:00 PM
Description

CRVCID 720792

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is seeking an experienced Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer to provide high-level strategic advice and coordinate the Ministerial and Parliamentary liaison functions within the Office of the Chief Executive, preparing correspondence, briefings and reports on behalf of SMHS. The right person for this busy role will demonstrate strong communication, analytical and organisational skills to deliver high quality outcomes in a timely manner to support stakeholder needs.

Working in a productive and supportive team within a busy public health service, this is a role where a career finds its purpose. Being a team member at SMHS means you will be making a difference to the community and play a part in helping achieve our vision of excellent health care, every time.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth and across Western Australia via our statewide services.

You can find out more about SMHS here - South Metropolitan Health Service - About SMHS

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Anna Wood, Director - Office of the Chief Executive on 0418 220 736.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

  1. A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
  2. A statement addressing the Essential selection criteria 1 to 5 and Desirable selection criteria 2 in no more than 2-3 pages
  3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

  • Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
  • Flexible working arrangements      
  • Flexible leave arrangements      
  • Other professional and location-based allowances
  • For further information click here. 

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 embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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.


Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Attachments

Applicant Information Package.pdf
JDF - Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer G8 SMHS SM111615.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf


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