Senior Policy and Senior Project Officers

Job Description

Senior Policy and Senior Project Officers Location: Perth Unit/Division: Department of Health > Clinical Leadership and Reform - Health Networks Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time This is a recruitment pool for permanent or fixed-term full-time or part-time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. About the roles: For this pool recruitment, we are seeking experienced, engaged and strategic Senior Policy and Senior Project Officers to support our Health Networks Directorate (HND) team to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of Western Australians. The following HND teams can utilise this pool recruitment for position/s: The Clinical Engagement Team (CEnT) provides policy and project support by collaborating with clinical areas to inform policy, patient safety and quality, and service planning initiatives. CEnT uses various methods focused on connecting key stakeholders to share knowledge and influence. CEnT is currently focused on innovative and efficient mechanisms for creating and capturing outcomes from two-way conversations in real time. The End of Life Care (EOLC) Team provides policy and project support for the delivery of Government priorities relating to voluntary assisted dying (VAD), palliative care and advance care planning. The EOLC Program provides the structure and opportunity for key stakeholders to come together to connect, share knowledge, and to improve the access, quality and integration of person-centred, sustainable and effective palliative care and end-of-life health systems and services. The Primary Care & Disability (PC&D) Team provides program and project support for the delivery of State and Commonwealth Government priorities relating to primary care and disability delivery and system partnerships, as well as the national reform agenda. The PC&D program provides the structure and opportunity for key State and Commonwealth stakeholders to come together to identify system priorities, and to improve access to a more connected and integrated primary healthcare system. The Consumer Engagement and Inclusion (CEI) Team provides strategic leadership to enable genuine engagement and partnership with consumers, carers and community to support quality, equitable and accessible health for all. The team develops and implements contemporary policy, strategies and projects that are person-centred and provide for positive changes. Policy areas include working with consumers and carers, patient reported measures, LGBTIQA+ health and cultural diversity. What we are looking for: We are looking for people who enjoy working in a high performing team environment with a mix of discrete and highly collaborative work, where your skills and experience in leadership, stakeholder engagement and health policy will match your ability to work in a way that reflects the Department of Health values. As a positive, resilient individual your high-level capabilities in written and oral communications skills, including stakeholder engagement and an ability to interact with a wide range of people across all sectors will be valued and continue to develop. You will have the opportunity to lead on policy or project work where your high-level project management skills and experience will be essential. As a member in a diverse team, your drive and innovative approach will prioritise actions, interactions and partnerships that achieve high quality results. Through your application you will demonstrate how your strong drive for results and outstanding interpersonal skills will enable you to succeed in our high performing team and collaborative work environment. With responsibility for leading and contributing to a mix of project, program and policy initiatives across a range of settings and sectors, you will demonstrate how you effectively blend high level communication, influencing, negotiation and positive relationship building capabilities with strong project management, advisory and analytical skills to deliver quality results across multiple priorities and often within tight timeframes. What we offer: 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. 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 arrangements. Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave arrangements. 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 30/01/2026. Ready to join our team? Applicants are encouraged to apply online, so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Your application should include: A one-page cover letter – please use your cover letter to indicate in your application which position/s, including position number, you are applying for. A detailed curriculum vitae . The names and contact details of two (2) referees . It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. A maximum 3-page written statement where you will be assessed on the following criteria: Demonstrated ability to use your initiative and to work flexibly to achieve goals across a range of projects and activities within demanding timeframes. Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills applied in a tailored manner across a range of methods and audiences. Building and enhancing relationships across a variety of project and/or policy areas, settings and stakeholder groups. Experience in policy or project development, implementation and / or review including sound knowledge of current clinical or consumer issues affecting health service delivery. Excellent analytical, conceptual, problem-solving skills with the ability to initiate practical solutions. For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Rachel Matthews, Principal Policy Officer, Clinical Engagement Team, HND on 08 9222 4039. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr