Please note: the expiry date of this advertisement has been changed to Monday 7 May 2018, 5pm.
Tenure: Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time
About the Position
This position is primarily responsible for the creation, implementation and support of both new and existing information systems for WorkCover WA. The position will be heavily involved in the full development lifecycle including needs analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and support.
To be successful in this position prospective applicants should possess significant demonstrated experience in the development and deployment of software applications to meet business requirements. Applicants should be proficient in the use of a variety of system development tools.
This position is available on a 12 month, fixed term basis with the possibility of extension.
Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be offered appointment to other similar vacancies that occur throughout the Agency over the next 12 months.
A statement of duties for the position can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
About WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA is responsible for regulating and administering the workers’ compensation scheme on behalf of the government and community of Western Australia. We work with employers, workers and service providers to achieve a contemporary workers’ compensation scheme that is fair, accessible and affordable. Our goals are built around leadership, strategic scheme management, and building an agile & innovative organisation.
We continuously seek to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. WorkCover WA encourages people who are representative of the broad Western Australian community to apply.
Why work for us?
We pride ourselves on fostering an exciting, inclusive, friendly and safe workplace for our employees. We recognise that our people have different needs and support them to create a healthy balance between their work and personal lives. We seek to build a culture of innovation by providing opportunities to raise and share ideas, increase efficiency and improve performance making a difference to our staff and community.
Some of the benefits our employees enjoy are:
- a variety of professional development opportunities
- access to our on-site fully equipped gym and facilities
- parking at our offices in Shenton Park
- parental leave – 14 weeks paid and up to 38 weeks unpaid
- four weeks (20 days) annual leave for each year of service
Further information about the Position
For further information about this position, please refer to the attached JDF.
You can also obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting Ms Leona Glasby, General Manager Scheme and Corporate Services on (08) 9388 5625.
Selection Methodology
A variety of assessment methodologies may be used throughout the recruitment process, including but not limited to:
- Interview/s;
- Skills assessment;
- Aptitude testing;
- Psychometric testing; and
- Referee checks.
Applying for the Position
You can submit your application for this position via the ‘Apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should include the following documentation:
- a current and comprehensive resume;
- a written application, no greater than 3 pages, in which you address your ability to meet Essential Selection Criteria 1 and 2 as per the attached JDF.
Applications close 5:00 pm on Monday 30 April 2018.
To find out more about who we are, and information for applicants, visit our Careers Page