Project Officer

Overview

Location: Perth Metropolitan

Unit/Division: East Metropolitan Health Service > EMHS Environmental Sustainability

This is a permanent, full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight. This position is based in the Perth CBD.

Diversity and Aboriginal Workforce

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics to apply, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender, bodily diversity, and people with disability.

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. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake 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 past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Position Profile

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to the position of Project Officer. The successful applicant will provide support to the EMHS Environmental Sustainability Unit to progress and achieve key deliverables and targets, undertake program planning for service reform, sustainability, and business improvement projects across the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS). Monitoring and reporting on program deliverables for relevant stakeholders within EMHS is also required. For more information, refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.

Area Profile

The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that serves more than 670,000 Western Australians. The network provides tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and neonates services. The EMHS includes Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- For information on superannuation, refer to the attached information in the JDF.

Selection Criteria

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

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Rourke Jackson on 0466 377 757.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions

Applicants are advised to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

It is preferable for your referees to be current supervisors or managers. Please note that two professional referees are required.

Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. Applicants are also requested to provide a separate document (maximum three pages) addressing the selection criteria listed below (taken from page four of the Job Description Form attached). When responding to each criterion, use real-world examples from your career to assist in assessing your suitability.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach documentation.

- Demonstrated experience in achieving project outcomes against agreed performance standards.
- Demonstrated high-level verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise and consult with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated high-level written communication skills including the ability to prepare briefing papers and reports.
- Demonstrated skills in resource and time management, with the ability to work independently to achieve outcomes within specific timeframes.
- Experience in research, analytical and problem solving, including the ability to develop innovative solutions to identified problems.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, with adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment.
- Knowledge of issues, trends, and practices relevant to sustainable health development, including an understanding of climate health risks and environmental sustainability programs and metrics.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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