Project Support Officer

Overview

Position Title: Project Support Officer

Location: East Perth

Agency: Health, Department of

Unit/Division: Department of Health > Office of Medical Research and Innovation

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time, with the possibility of extensions 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 and is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 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).

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Applicants may be required to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking, a working with children check (if required for the role), and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 October 2026.

Position Profile

The Project Support Officer plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of strategic initiatives that advance health and medical research and innovation across Western Australia. This position provides high-level project coordination, research, and administrative support to ensure effective implementation and governance of key programs. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, an understanding of ethical and governance frameworks in health research, and proven experience managing multiple tasks in dynamic environments, preferably within health, research or government sectors.

Employee Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits may include (in line with operational requirements):

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

Further Information

For further job related information, contact Dr Lesley Banfield on 08 6444 5237. If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 during business hours.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. Please provide a statement addressing the selection criteria and a detailed curriculum vitae summarising your experience and how you meet the position requirements. Ensure documents are complete and ready to attach before applying online. Allow sufficient time to complete the online process as you will need to answer questions and attach documentation. Submissions on or after 4:00pm may not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

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