Senior Project Officer (Research)

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This is Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s). Position Profile: Do you have a passion for research capability and capacity building, supporting change and driving positive outcomes in regional and remote healthcare in Western Australia?
We are seeking a suitably experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Officer (Research) who will provide WACHS-wide research development and capability building programs, including research education, building partnerships, research advisory support, and communications.
This role will enable you to expand and build on our suite of research capability and capacity initiatives to develop clinician researchers in collaboration with WACHS business areas and our partners, including our Allied Health Novice Research Fellowships, Junior Medical Officer Preparation for Research Program and Advanced Training Research Project Support Program. You will lead the development and delivery of initiatives and supports that build rural research capability and strengthen the research culture within our health service. Successful implementation of initiatives will involve program planning, leadership and management, managing partnerships and relationships, engagement and communications, delivering research education and training, and planning and conducting evaluations.
You will bring your passion and research experience to strengthen evidence-based services that we offer, with a focus on 'learning by doing' approaches to research education and training. Our Senior Project Officer (Research) is encouraged to think flexibly and creatively contributing to expanding upon our ground-breaking services and success in this fast-paced environment.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
The Research and Innovation team leads the delivery of the WACHS Research and Innovation Strategy, oversees the ethical review and approval of research at WACHS and delivers innovation programs within WACHS. All activities are designed to help improve the delivery of care in country WA. The team also builds research capacity, capability and culture and invests in research resources, partnerships, and infrastructure, including the WACHS Library Service.
In addition, the team is responsible for delivering the WA Teletrial program. This program aims to increase access of regional, rural and remote patients to clinical trials closer to their homes by national scaling of the Australasian Teletrial Model, which enables satellite sites to offer clinical trials locally by linking to primary sites using telehealth as part of the trial cluster.
Key Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and coordinating research capability building initiatives, managing stakeholders and enhancing research capability, capacity, and culture across WACHS. They will bring their knowledge and experience in research education and training for rural health professionals. This position will require the occupant to harness their well-developed organisational and project management skills, excellent strategic problem-solving and interpersonal skills, establishing and maintaining a variety of effective relationships that drive research capability building aligned to WACHS priorities. An ability to work autonomously with minimal direction to achieve project outcomes and team goals will allow the right person to excel.
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 generous salary packaging arrangementsProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location based allowancesAs a WA Country Health Service employee you are entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Narelle Mullan A/Director 0418 910 940 If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 4 pages) in relation to the Key Responsibilities of the role and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. It is preferable you provide a reference that is a current supervisor or manager.
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.
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. 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.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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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