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Project Officer

Department of Health (WA Health)
Perth Full-day Full-time

Description:

VCID No. 659924

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

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: 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.

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 31/12/2025.

Position Profile: We are seeking an individual who will support the development, coordination, and implementation of strategic systemwide projects and programs for the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC).

The SHOC brings together key functions from across the health system to operate in greater coordination and synergy to manage safe and efficient patient flow. These functions include patient transport services; call taking, triage and dispatch (St John WA); virtual emergency care; and establishing situational awareness of demand and pressure across health service providers and St John WA by ensuring collective system-wide access to data, analysis and predict analytics capability.

As a Project Officer within SHOC, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing project support for the various program of works within SHOC, including supporting the business management, human resource and corporate management functions of SHOC.
  • Developing effective networks and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Preparing working papers, briefing notes, and general responses to correspondence relating to SHOC.
  • Maintaining intranet pages and preparing communication materials for various programs and projects.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

  • 11.5% 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 Piumi Abeywardana on 0439 001 039.

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 selection criteria in no more than 2 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.
16 Mar 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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