Principal Consultant Board Support

Expression of Interest
Principal Consultant Board Support
This is for a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 6 months, with a possibility of extension.
There is currently one (1) full time appointment available for an immediate start.

This position is located in Shenton Park.

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.

Eligibility to Apply:
This vacancy is to be filled within the WA Government Health System by secondment, temporary deployment, or Fixed Term Contract. Only current WA Government employees (including permanent, fixed term contract and those on secondment) are eligible to apply.

Position Profile
: We are seeking to appoint a Principal Consultant who will be responsible for providing professional and management support to the Board Chair, Board members, Chief Executive, Board Committees and Executive team.

The Principal Consultant is responsible for the effective and professional management of Board Committees and Executive operations. The position provides high level Secretariat support for the compilation of all Board Committee agendas, minutes and reports, and manages all Committee logistics including coordination of membership, entitlements and other Committee related requirements. The position also supports the Manager, Board and Policy Governance with the overall management of the governance and operational requirements for the WACHS Board.

Ideally the successful candidate will have strong skills in organisational governance, excellent organisation and influencing skills, a strong work ethic and high level of attention to detail. Experience with committee governance, including preparation of agendas, meeting management and minute taking will be highly regarded.

Any successful applicant may, at times, be required to travel regionally within Western Australia as part of the WACHS Board's regional engagement program.

Other Conditions
: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Area Profile:
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

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. For further information go to:
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Vicki Edwards on

Application Instructions
: Applicants should lodge a written "Expression of Interest" including brief details (no more than two pages) detailing your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this position. The names of two referees should also be provided. Please attach a copy of your resume.

Please mark the application "EOI – Private and Confidential" and forward to Vicki Edwards at

Applicants Are Advised To

• Write no more than a two (2) page cover letter briefly describing experience relevant to the role with particular focus on work experience in committee governance, including preparation of agendas, meeting management and minute taking and, more broadly covering essential criterion 1 to 5 listed in the Job Description Form. Please also submit your resume and contact details of two professional referees
• Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

If you are applying from within the public sector please indicate conditional manager approval for release within your cover letter.

Please note that the selection process may not necessarily include interviews.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 17/09/2025