Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual, Sessional, Other
Position No: Pool Ref 00001796
Closing Date: 2025-01-20 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Opportunity: There has never been a more exciting time to work in the Intergovernmental Relations and Community Programs team 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 extraordinary opportunities for the WA Health system.
The Community Programs teams design and deliver strategic programs at the interface of the hospital system and aged care, disability and broader health and community service systems, including programs that support timely discharge from hospital.
There are a variety of roles available across contract management, program oversight, data and business analysis.
The Department of Health is looking to create a pool of suitable applicants to fill current and future vacancies.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
If you are passionate about contributing to high performing program delivery teams, this is the job for you.
About You: Have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and program management experience;Have a proactive and "can do" attitude, and an ability to see opportunities where others see challenges;Be able to manage competing priorities and challenging deadlines in a fast-paced environment.We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds bring to our workforce.
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 1985 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 vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 December 2025.
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.Access to salary packaging arrangementsProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsPlease note that due to the variety of roles available, there is no specific job description form for this application process.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au) submitting a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and a statement of no more than 2 pages addressing the following essential selection criteria:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Considerable experience in Project Management.Knowledge of State and Commonwealth health, disability and/or aged care program policies and funding arrangements.Applicants should note that essential selection criteria not included above will be covered at the interview stage.
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.
Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online.
This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Lodgement: System generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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