Vacancy Reference
No. 728124
This is a appointment for
Fixed Term Full time at 75 hours per fortnight, Part Time
appointments may be considered
We currently have positions
two (2) available, 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).
Digital Health
opportunities
Digital
Health plays a core enablement role in empowering our workforce and
providing more equitable, accessible, integrated and innovative
healthcare for all Western Australians. If you are outcomes driven,
learning orientated, and have strong strategic writing, critical
thinking, proactive communication and people leadership skills then
keep reading!
At a time of
multiple, large scale digital transformation, infrastructure and
innovative clinical reform programs and initiatives being delivered
across WA Health, the Department of Health has recently appointed a
new Assistant Director General, Chief Digital Officer and is
mobilising the new Digital Health Division. It holds responsibility
for digital strategy, prioritisation, planning and design
as well as the implementation and assurance of major WA Health ICT
projects and will play a pivotal role in strengthening digital
governance, investment oversight, demand prioritisation, delivery
capability and maturity uplift across WA Health.
In addition
to the roles described below, more opportunities are anticipated to
arise in the near future across our priority functions, including
mobilisation of an enterprise Program Management Office, and
delivery of the WA Health Digital Strategy 2020-2030.
Position
Description
The Cyber
Security team within the Digital Health Division provides
system-wide coordination, oversight and support for cyber security
across the WA health system. This includes contributing to cyber
strategy, governance, assurance activities and the delivery of
uplift initiatives in line with Government priorities.
We are
seeking two PSA Level 6 positions to support this work. These roles
operate across a mix of program assurance and project delivery
activities and will contribute to strengthening cyber security
capability across the health system.
PSO
Level 6 Senior Project Officer – Cyber Security, Digital Health
Division
Supporting
the planning and delivery of cyber security initiatives, including
coordination of activities, stakeholder engagement, and development
of project artefacts and reporting. This includes contributing to
implementation activities and supporting alignment across multiple
stakeholders.
PSO
Level 6 Program Officer – ICT Assurance, Digital Health
Division
Supporting
system-wide assurance activities, including governance, risk and
compliance reporting, audit coordination, and monitoring of cyber
security controls. This includes analysing information, identifying
risks and improvement opportunities, and contributing to reporting
and advice for senior stakeholders.
Job
Related Enquiries
For further
job-related information please contact Alexander Burt on (08) 9222
2214 or email Alexander.Burt@health.wa.gov.au
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).
If
you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Application
Instructions
To
successfully apply for these advertised opportunities, applicants
must provide:
-
A
written statement addressing the selection criteria (no
more than two (2) pages), which
- Confirms which
position(s) you are applying for
- Demonstrates you
have the skills and experience outlined in the
essential selection criteria of the relevant Job
Description Form
- Provide
a curriculum vitae (no more than three (3) pages) summarising
your relevant 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.
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.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employment Services on 13 44 77 (and select Option 2) for immediate
assistance during business hours
Closing
Date
Applications
must be submitted before 4:00pm Friday 29 May 2026
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
