CRVCID 730468
This is a permanent full-time appointment for 75 hours per
fortnight. Part Time preferences will be considered.
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).
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 options remain valid for a period of
twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate
endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile: There has never been a more
exciting tie to work in Intergovernmental Relations and National
Policy. This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its
purpose, and your voice finds its place.The Senior Policy Officer
provides policy analysis and advice on Commonwealth/State issues
within the health portfolio - assessing the implications of State
and Commonwealth policies for WA Health, the WA Government, and the
community. The role involves researching, developing, coordinating,
implementing, and reviewing government policies and priorities from
a whole-of-health system, cross-portfolio, and national
perspective.
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.
For further job-related information: We
encourage you to contact Erynn Bye on (08) 9222 4154 - contactable
on Monday, Wednesday or Fridays.
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 a statement addressing the
essential 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.
