Principal Consultant

About HSS HSS is the Western Australian Government agency providing shared services to the state's public health system. We provide a suite of financial, ICT, procurement, and supply, and workforce services to more than 65,000 employees across WA's public health services and hospitals. Put simply, we work behind the scenes to ensure the WA health system runs smoothly. Your new role Join Health Support Services (HSS) as Principal Consultant – Office of the Chief Information Officer. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointment(s) with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency. Health Support Services (HSS) is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Consultant to support the Chief Information Officer (CIO), within the Office of the CIO in the ICT Business Unit. This pivotal executive role is ideal for a strategic professional with proven expertise in governance, reporting oversight, and advisory functions. Success will depend on exceptional stakeholder engagement, so outstanding communication skills, adaptability, and strong organisational capability are essential. What you’ll do Deliver professional, executive-level support to the CIO and ICT Senior Leadership Team, including preparing agendas, executive papers, briefing notes, reports, and presentations. Oversee and coordinate reporting arising from projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clarity. You will also apply project methodologies across a variety of tasks, such as audits and subsequent remediation. Advise on policy, planning, and governance matters, contributing to organisational development and reform initiatives. Manage confidential initiatives, coordinate consultants, and report on outcomes. Serve as the key liaison for ICT executive matters, maintaining oversight of commitments and supporting cross-functional collaboration. Champion a customer‑centric culture, quality management, and continuous improvement across the organisation. What you won’t do You will not be configuring systems, coding, or managing technical infrastructure. Instead, you will be at the centre of executive decision‑making, governance, and strategic reporting. We’re looking for Demonstrable experience in executive administration, governance, reporting, and organisational skills. Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities. Capacity to work independently and influence senior stakeholders. Strong expertise in policy development, project methodologies, and strategic planning. Commitment to ethical, accountable, and customer‑focused leadership. Please view the Job Description Form (JDF) attached which provides a full statement of duties for the position. If you thrive in a fast paced, multifaceted working environment, and are eager to contribute to our purpose of supporting our customers to provide excellent health care, we would love to hear from you. Why join our team Be part of an organisation that enables you to make a meaningful contribution and positively impact the community in which we live. We are guided by five values in everything we do at HSS – in the way we work, how we make decisions and the way we behave: We put our customers at the heart of what we do. We value and care for each other. We promise, we own, we do. We will find a way. We make a difference together. At HSS, we embrace diversity and believe that our best services come from a workplace where varied perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women, youth and mature age. HSS is committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Benefits of working with HSS In addition to a competitive salary, we offer you a range of benefits, which may include (in line with operational requirements) : 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Professional development opportunities and study leave / assistance. Flexible working and leave arrangements. Discounts with our corporate partners. Health and well‑being initiatives. Employee Assistance Program. Other professional and location‑based allowances. Want to know more? Please contact Linda Loveridge, Principal Consultant on if you would like to discuss more about the role and team you'll be working with. Are you ready to apply? To be successful with your application, you are required to: 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). Undertake a criminal record screening, working with children check (if required for the role), a pre‑employment health assessment and integrity check, as part of the appointment process. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Application and interview support If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please contact the HSS Work, Health and Safety team. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on . How to apply You will need to provide : a cover letter with no more than 2-3 pages that demonstrates you have the skills and experience we are looking for (as outlined in the JDF), with particular focus on the selection criteria (also outlined in the JDF); comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and the names and contact details of 2 professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager. Please allow plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted. You must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used by HSS to communicate with you. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS on (select option 2 from the menu options) for immediate assistance during business hours. As the submission is system generated, any submissions on, or after, 4 : 00pm cannot be accepted. Other information for applicants Appointments from the pools will be made on a permanent or fixed term, full‑time basis. 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 26 / 02 / 2027. Thank you for considering a role with HSS. #J-18808-Ljbffr