System Performance Administrative Officer Location: East Perth Unit/Division: System Performance Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Join us to deliver services that support and improve the health of Western Australians The Department of Health is responsible for the strategic direction, oversight and management of the WA health system, operating at arm's length from health service delivery. We operate in a corporate environment, and do not deliver front line health services to the community. At the Department of Health, our mission is to lead and steward the WA health system, made up of eight independent Health Services Providers. Covering 2.5 million square kilometres, our 50,000-strong workforce delivers health services across the largest health authority in the world. The System Performance team is seeking to establish a pool of motivated applicants seeking a role supporting a central function of the Department of Health. The System Performance Administrative Officer provides executive and project support for the Health Service Provider Performance Review Meetings. The successful applicant will deliver team functions including meeting coordination and administration and support program management. Your new role: This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have one permanent, full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. What are we looking for? Ideal candidates for this role will have experience in providing administrative support at a senior level and sound organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and maintain good working relationships to achieve positive outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with a can-do attitude. Key Responsibilities: Responsibility for ensuring health service providers in WA meet the expected standard of performance under the Performance Management Policy. Developing and managing performance indicators and targets that define the expected standard of performance for the WA Health System. Co-ordinating the Health Service Performance Report and associated quarterly Performance Review Meetings with the Health Service Providers. Provide or co-ordinate briefings on system-wide performance measures such as emergency department access and elective surgery waitlists. Benefits: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Flexible working arrangements, work from home arrangements genuinely considered to create healthy work-life balance. Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. Generous salary packaging options. Public Service Holidays. Wherefit Membership – great value deals across an extensive choice of wellbeing benefits across Perth. Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms. Claisebrook train station within 5-minute walk; Yellow Cat service to the building entrance, public transport buses close by. A short walk to the bustling Royal Street café strip. Next to the recently redeveloped Moort-ak Waadiny , Wellington Park. Diverse and Inclusive workforce The Department of Health embraces diversity and believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us. Please indicate on your application if you fall into one of these diversity groups. 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. If you require adjustments during our recruitment process and in the workplace or have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process (including alternate methods of communication, or alternative format documentation) please contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Want To Know More About This Role?' section. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. Want to join the Department of Health? Here's how. Apply online now by submitting the following in MS word or PDF format only: A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two (2) professional referees, preferably with one referee being your current line manager. A maximum two (2) page statement, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following selection criteria: Strong written communication skills with experience in preparing draft correspondence, documents, minutes and agenda papers. Demonstrated experience in providing project and administrative support at a senior level. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement, and the attached Job Description Form for more information about the position. All work-related requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process. Are you eligible? To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. You will be required to provide proof of your residency status if you are successful. 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. Want to know more about this role? For information regarding this position, please contact Dr Ben Hartmann, Manager System Performance, on (08) 9222 0334 or 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 01/12/2026. 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