Senior Policy Officer

Department of Health; Perth; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

12% employer contributed superannuat.

Salary packaging arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Zusammenfassung

Department of Health in Western Australia seeks a policy and programs professional to develop and lead state-wide HIV, hepatitis B and C and STI initiatives for Aboriginal populations. The role focuses on intersectoral collaboration, community education and health service development to improve outcomes in Aboriginal, regional and remote communities.

We offer a 12% employer-contributed superannuation, salary packaging options, professional development and study leave, plus flexible working and

Qualifikationen

• Develops policies and programs in HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and sexually transmissible infections on a state-wide basis for Aboriginal populations.
• Undertakes strategic projects with a special emphasis on intersectoral initiatives.
• Undertakes a range of activities to identify, facilitate, enhance, and promote collaboration, community education and health service development to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal, and regional and remote populations.

Aufgaben

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

Jobbeschreibung

Vacancy Reference No. 754985 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

Develops policies and programs in HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and sexually transmissible infections on a state-wide basis for Aboriginal populations. Undertakes strategic projects with a special emphasis on intersectoral initiatives. Undertakes a range of activities to identify, facilitate, enhance, and promote collaboration, community education and health service development to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal, and regional and remote populations.

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 ).