Policy Officer

Department of Health; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Health in Western Australia is seeking a suitably experienced Policy Officer/Correspondence Coordinator to provide high-level coordination, correspondence and administrative support to SHOC Executive Director.

You will manage Directorate correspondence, draft and quality-assure briefing materials, and support governance processes to help achieve organisational objectives.

Flexible working options and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating correspondence and providing administrative support.
• Ability to develop, review and manage governance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Directorate correspondence, ensuring timely, accurate responses.
• Assist in the development, review and implementation of internal procedures and governance documentation.
• Prepare and quality assure briefings, reports, and executive documentation.
• Compile and analyse information to support correspondence and briefing materials.
• Monitor workflows and provide progress updates.

Skills

Policy coordination

Administrative support

Governance documentation

Job description

Vacancy Reference No. 747885 This is a Fixed Term Full-Time appointment commencing 30 November 2026 until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. 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. Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. Other Conditions: 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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within DOH and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

Position Profile

We are seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to join our team at the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) as a Policy Officer/Correspondence Coordinator. This position provides high-level coordination, correspondence and administrative support to the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) Executive Director. The role supports the effective management of Directorate correspondence, briefing processes, governance activities and operational coordination to assist in achieving organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Directorate correspondence, ensuring timely, accurate and high-quality responses in line with Departmental standards and required timeframes.
• Assist in the development, review and implementation of internal procedures, processes and governance documentation.
• Prepare, coordinate and quality assure briefings, reports, submissions and executive documentation as required.
• Compile and analyse information to support the preparation of correspondence, reports and briefing materials.
• Monitor correspondence workflows and provide updates on progress, priorities and emerging issues.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here .
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Levanna Maria, A/Manager - SHOC OED on T: 08 6319 5712. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.