Only 24h Left: Senior Program Officer

Salary: PSO Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 per annum pro rata Location: East Perth Unit/Division: Department of Health > Health Infrastructure Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position Number: 00015863 Closing Date: 2025-11-06 4:00 PM Join us Join us to deliver services that support and improve the health of Western Australia. This is a Permanent, Full Time, Fixed Term appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 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. 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. As well as this, you may be required to undertake a Working with Children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask references 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. Position Profile We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably experienced applicant to the Senior Program Officer role within the HSP Liaison and Assurance team, Health Infrastructure Directorate. Responsibilities The Senior Program Officer is responsible for engaging with internal and external stakeholders to support reporting, monitoring and analysis of non‑major infrastructure projects within WA Health’s Asset Investment Program. The Senior Program Officer supports the assurance of infrastructure projects across the system through engagement with Health Service Providers, development of project advice through the lens of system risk, health service operation and delivery, and undertaking monitoring and qualitative critical analysis of project deliverables. Ideal Candidates Ideal candidates will have strong skills in program management and well‑developed interpersonal skills to support effective liaison and negotiation with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across all levels. About the Team The HSP Liaison & Assurance team ensures continued consistent project assurance and monitoring of WA Health’s non‑major infrastructure projects, whilst prioritising transparent communication channels and collaborative engagement strategies. The team is situated within the Project Delivery Stream of the Health Infrastructure Directorate, responsible for consolidating all system‑wide programmes and projects with the priority projects delivered by the Department of Health, as well as providing project oversight to HSP‑delivered projects. We care about you We care about you Employee Benefits - 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. (For further information 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). Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2‑3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae summarising your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer a variety of questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system‑generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr