Vacancy
Reference No. 735658
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.
The
Opportunity:
There has never been a more
exciting time to work in the Intergovernmental Relations and
Community Programs Directorate at the WA Department of
Health.
A focus on
wide-ranging and high-profile national system reforms across aged
care, disability and health have created opportunities for the WA
Health system to bring about changes that positively impact the
health outcomes for our most vulnerable West
Australians.
Join a newly
established team driving change across WA Health. The Older Persons
Unit provides system leadership and sits at the centre of aged care
reform—combining policy, programs and implementation. From
overseeing the Aged Care Assessment Program to leading engagement
with the Commonwealth on once in a generation reforms, this is an
opportunity to work on some of the most significant changes shaping
aged care in WA.
We are
seeking people who have proven experience in delivering strategic
policy and/or projects and are experienced in stakeholder
engagement.
Position
Profile: This role provides
professional and strategic management support to the Director,
Older Persons through the development, implementation, coordination
and management of projects, programs and initiatives. Provides high
level corporate support for the directorate and prepares discussion
papers, submissions, reports, briefings and Ministerial
correspondence.
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
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 of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the
recruitment decision.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job
Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact
Amy McAllister on 08 9222
4394.
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 provide a written statement of no more than 3 pages
addressing the selection criteria 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.
Referees: It
is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor
or manager.
Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
