Program and Policy Officer

Department of Health; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannum

Salary packaging arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

Department of Health, Western Australia, is seeking a Program and Policy Officer to support smoking genomics and newborn screening initiatives. You will contribute to policy development, program delivery, and stakeholder engagement to improve health outcomes for Western Australians.

Working within a collaborative agile team, you will provide research and analysis, project coordination, and effective communication across government and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in public health, policy, or health administration.
• Experience in policy development or health program delivery is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support policy and program priorities across screening and genomics initiatives.
• Engage with government, health and community stakeholders to inform policy.
• Develop, implement and evaluate policy and program activities.
• Provide secretariat and executive support as required.
• Contribute to health promotion, education and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Research and analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health / policy / health administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancy Reference No. 752542 This is a Permanent Full Time appointment. 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. 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:

As a Program and Policy Officer, you will support a dynamic and varied portfolio of screening and health genomics initiatives that improve health outcomes for Western Australians, including providing key policy and program roles for the WA Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program. Working within a collaborative and agile team, you will contribute to strategic priorities and projects across these portfolios through research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, policy development, implementation and evaluation, and effective communication. You will build strong relationships with government, health and community stakeholders, provide secretariat and executive support, and contribute to health promotion, education and quality improvement initiatives. Through this work you will help strengthen screening and genomic healthcare and drive positive population health outcomes.

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

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Belinda Burns, Manager Screening Policy on 08 6373 3861.