Senior Project Officer

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time positions with appointments for up to 12 months currently available and the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
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 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.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
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Position Profile: We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment for the Senior Project Officer position.
Our ideal candidates will be able to work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to manage and coordinate the delivery of complex projects that will help shape the future of health services in Western Australia.
They will be joining a team committed to professional growth and career development.
Area Profile: The State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) is a statewide program within the Clinical Excellence Division of the Department of Health.
The SHOC brings together a range of central and distributed functions within the system to improve the coordination and efficiency of patient flow, manage the demand on emergency departments and ease system pressures.
SHOC's core functions include:
Coordinating non-emergency patient transport across the metropolitan area through the establishment of a central Patient Transport Coordination Hub (PaTCH).
Developing 24/7 system-wide monitoring and predictive capability to provide situational awareness across the health system that can be used to coordinate system-level responses to demand pressures through the establishment of the System Flow Centre (SFC).
Establishing a centralised WA Virtual Emergency Department.
Establishing functional and operational infrastructure and information communication technology requirements for the SHOC to be operational in a fit-for-purpose location.
Developing system-wide policy and processes.
System-wide flow coordination services.
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.
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Access to salary packaging arrangements Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements 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 similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/08/2025.
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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions : Applicants are requested to apply online (
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
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.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia
Department of Health
WA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016 (external site).
The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.
The legislation established the Department of Health as 'System Manager' for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks (external site) in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.
The Department of Health reports to the Minister for Health, the Hon John Day MLA (external site) and Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Andrea Mitchell MLA (external site).
Structure
The Department of Health is led by Director General Dr D.J.
Russell-Weisz, and supported by a deputy and five assistant-Directors General, working in key areas of health, including:
public health
clinical services and research
purchasing and system performance
system policy and planning
governance and system support.
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Policy Frameworks
Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia
Department of Health
WA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016 (external site).
The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.
The legislation established the Department of Health as 'System Manager' for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks (external site) in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.
The Department of Health reports to the Minister for Health, the Hon John Day MLA (external site) and Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Andrea Mitchell MLA (external site).
Structure
The Department of Health is led by Director General Dr D.J.
Russell-Weisz, and supported by a deputy and five assistant-Directors General, working in key areas of health, including:
public health
clinical services and research
purchasing and system performance
system policy and planning
governance and system support.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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