Project Support Officer

Department of Health; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Salary packaging arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Health in Western Australia is seeking a Permanent Full Time Project Support Officer to undertake a range of project support activities including fact finding, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative work to support ethical review of human research applications and the governance of health research.

The role contributes to the development and delivery of projects in line with WA Health's strategic plans for health and medical research and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes a range of project support activities including fact finding, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative tasks to support the ethical review of human research applications by human research ethics committees in line with WA Health policies.
• Supports development and delivery of projects in line with established project plans for the enhancement of health and medical research and innovation in Western Australia.

Job description

CRVCID No. 753528 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. 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

Undertakes a range of project support activities including fact finding, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities to support the:

• Ethical review of human research applications by human research ethics committees in line with the WA Health Research Governance Mandatory Policy and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
• Development and delivery of projects in line with established project plans for the enhancement of health and medical research and innovation in Western Australia.

Employee Benefits

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 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