Principal Policy and Project Officer

System-wide Governance and Reform; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A health governance organization based in Perth, WA, seeks a Principal Policy and Project Officer to oversee the Health Executive Service. This is a senior role requiring initiative, critical thinking, and superior communication skills. The officer will develop and implement policies and programs, manage relationships within the Health sector, and supervise staff, fostering leadership development for career growth. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including superannuation contributions.

Benefits

12% employer contributed superannuation

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a valid working visa or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Candidates should have experience with governance and management.
• Ability to maintain effective strategic networks and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Health Executive Service on behalf of the system manager.
• Develop and implement policies, projects, programs, and plans.
• Supervise staff and assist the Manager with complex matters.

Skills

Initiative

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Superior communication

Job description

Principal Policy and Project Officer – salary PSO Level 7 $139,860 – $149,485 per annum pro rata.

Location: Perth WA.

Closing Date: 2026-01-22 4:00 PM.

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).

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.

Profile

The Board Assurance and Health Executive Service team provides ongoing governance and management of the Health Executive Service on behalf of the system manager in accordance with policy and the Health Services Act 2016. The team is responsible for supporting the Minister for Health in relation to recruitment and appointment of members to health service provider and a number of other statutory boards, as well as policy and assurance functions for health service provider boards. The team delivers these functions in a fast paced and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

The Principal Policy and Project Officer is a senior member of the team and is responsible for the ongoing management of the Health Executive Service on behalf of the system manager through developing and implementing policies, projects, programs and plans. On a daily basis you will exercise a range of skills – initiative, critical thinking, problem solving and superior communication and operate with a reasonable level of autonomy. You will be required to develop and maintain effective strategic networks and relationships with health service providers and within the Department of Health. The role will provide opportunities for growth and development of your leadership skills, including supervision of staff, and assisting the Manager with more complex matters.

Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.

EEO Statement

Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.