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This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2023.
The Chief Allied Health Office (CAHO) is seeking to appoint dynamic individuals in the CAHO portfolios of allied health and assistive technology.
We currently have three Fixed Term roles available:
- Senior Policy Officer PSO Level 7 until June 2025 - This role will lead assistive technology and related schemes such as the Community Aids and Equipment Program.
- Senior Policy Officer PSO Level 6 until September 2023
- Senior Policy Officer PSO Level 6 until June 2023
Both of the above PSO Level 6 roles will contribute to the development and implementation of policy responses relating to allied health policy and practice.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.wa.gov.au). Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the below criteria in no more than 3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements (3 pages maximum).
Applicants applying for the level 6 position will need to address criteria 1,2,3 and 4 below
Applicants applying for the level 7 position will need to address criteria 1,2,3,4 and 5 below
Criteria:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated report writing skills.
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience in the development of policies or programs
- Considerable project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Leading and empowering teams including managing employee 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until xx/xx/xxxx.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information 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).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact David McCallum on 08 6373 2298.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.