Location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Unit/Division: Clinical Excellence - Office of the Chief Medical Officer
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term appointments at various hours per fortnight. The appointments are for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Position Profile: The Medical Workforce Unit (MWU) are seeking appropriately skilled and experienced Senior Program Officers for this pool recruitment. The MWU are looking to immediately fill 1.2 FTE for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension or permanency.
As a Senior Program Officer, you will work closely with the Senior Development Officer to provide input and project management for medical workforce recruitment initiatives, programs, and projects. This role supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical workforce programs, projects, and policies. Additionally, you will prepare reports, ministerial correspondence, and senior management submissions.
The primary focus of this role will be the management and evaluation of the centralised recruitment of Junior Medical Officers across the WA Health System. The Senior Program Officer will build strong relationships and work closely with Health Service Providers to ensure effective and timely recruitment, maintain standards, and contribute to ongoing improvements in recruitment practices.
The successful applicant will ideally have recruitment experience, with an understanding of the medical workforce; however, training will be provided.
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.
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% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Access to salary packaging arrangementsProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceApplication Instructions: Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the 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: Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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