Senior Policy Officer

1 week ago

Perth, Australia VenuesWest Full time

Salary: PSO Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 per annum

Location: Perth WA

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

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointment(s).

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 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.

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 04/01/2027.

Position Profile: We are seeking an experienced Senior Policy Officer who will provide policy and program support for health and medical research in respect to research governance (including both ethics and governance), covering planning, implementation and evaluation of major research governance policy directions and programs across WA Health.

This position develops and supports the WA Health research governance information technology platform. They will facilitate the governance of research at the Department of Health in accordance with the WA Health Research Governance Policy and Procedures.

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.
- 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

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Lesley Banfield on 08 6444 5237.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

Closing Date: 2025-10-06 4:00 PM

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