Senior Project Officer

Department of Health; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Salary packaging arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Study Leave/assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

Department of Health in Perth, WA, Australia seeks a Senior Project Officer to manage and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of immunisation projects across the community. This fixed-term role supports divisional and organisational objectives to increase immunisation levels.

The appointment is part-time (22.5 hours per fortnight) with potential for extension and/or permanency, and includes flexible working practices within a quality health service framework.

Responsibilities

• Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of immunisation projects to achieve project outcomes and support the achievement of divisional and organisational objectives aimed at increasing the level of immunisation across the community.

Job description

Vacancy Reference No. 750636 This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment at 22.5 hours per fortnight until 30/03/2028, 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: The Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of immunisation projects to achieve project outcomes and support the achievement of divisional and organisational objectives aimed at increasing the level of immunisation across the community.

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 ).