Support strategic decision-making that shapes
healthcare outcomes for children and young people across
WA.
Be
part of the team that supports governance excellence at Perth
Children’s Hospital.
Vacancy Reference
No. 728348
This is a Permanent Full
Time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight
Position
Profile:
Are you an
organised and proactive project professional with strong
stakeholder engagement skills and an eye for detail?
The Child and
Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking a Project Officer to
join the Board Support Office at Perth Children’s Hospital. This
role provides project management and coordination support to
initiatives and strategies that support the CAHS Board and Board
Support Office operations.
Working
within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will assist
with the planning, coordination and implementation of projects,
support committee processes, prepare minutes and documentation, and
contribute to effective governance and stakeholder engagement
activities across CAHS.
Your Key
responsibilities will include:
- Manage
and support initiatives, strategies and governance activities
within the CAHS Board Support Office.
- Coordinate committee
meetings, consultations and reporting to support Board and
Committee operations.
- Develop,
document and maintain project and governance documentation,
reporting standards and record management.
- Monitor
progress against project plans and prepare status updates for
stakeholders.
- Undertake planning,
coordination and implementation of project tasks as
delegated.
- Analyse
information and prepare materials that support project
outcomes.
- Establish and maintain
effective communication with stakeholders in line with
governance and communication requirements.
- Liaise
with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to
the CAHS Board.
- Facilitate the sharing
of tools, resources and learnings across CAHS and other health
services.
- Assist
stakeholders to achieve project outcomes and contribute to
continuous improvement.
The ideal
candidate will bring strong project coordination skills, with the
ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
They will demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder
engagement capability, paired with high attention to detail and a
commitment to quality governance. The role requires someone
confident in preparing reports, analysing data and supporting
informed decision‑making, while contributing to a collaborative,
proactive and solutions‑focused team culture.
Working at
CAHS means contributing to the health and wellbeing of children and
young people across Western Australia. You’ll be part of a
supportive team environment where your work directly supports
high‑level governance and system improvement.
How
to apply
We welcome
your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of
this page. Your application should contain the
following:
- A
statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job
Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
Please note:
Providing examples of how you have applied your skills, knowledge
and experience will help demonstrate how you meet the selection
criteria.
- A copy
of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work
experience.
- The
name, email and contact details of two referees who can be
contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact
you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees).
Within the
application system you will be presented with the following
question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection
Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully
when preparing your response. These questions allow you to
showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a
generous word limit of 500 words for your
response.
- Please
provide an example where you have supported project related
reporting and document management for a customer within a
complex environment.
- What
methodology did you use to ensure accuracy and
compliance?
Role related
questions: We encourage you to
contact Sophia Samushia at sopio.samushia@health.wa.gov.au or
phone (08) 6456 5199 with any specific questions related to this
role.
Help
in submitting your application: If you experience
technical difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
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 criminal records screening and integrity checking as part
of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment
on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition,
we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA
Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
encouraged to apply.
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.
About
CAHS
The Child and
Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service
provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the
State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and
young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s
Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over
7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward
Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than
160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan
area.
For further
information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please
click here and
for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please
click here
CAHS
values: To achieve our vision of healthy
kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a
workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values
of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
Support for your
interview process
CAHS is
committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access
needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments
to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your
inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS
Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You can reach
the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or
by calling (08) 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated
confidentially.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
