Senior Program Officer

CRVCID No. 706813Join us to deliver services that support and improve the health of Western Australia.This is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, 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.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 these positions. 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. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees 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.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.An exciting opportunity for experienced and motivated Senior Program Officer to fill a PSO Level 6 position for immediate commencement.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.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 the 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 for this role 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: 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 HSP Liaison & Assurance team is situated within the Project Delivery Stream of the Health Infrastructure Directorate, responsible for consolidating all system-wide programs and projects (e.g., medical equipment and minor works) with the priority projects delivered by the Department of Health, as well as providing project oversight to Health Service Provider (HSP)-delivered projects.The broader Health Infrastructure Directorates provides strengthened project governance to ensure the Department retains appropriate oversight of health infrastructure projects and active partnerships and engagement with health service providers (HSPs), as well as delivery agencies such as the Departments of Housing and Works, Treasury & Finance, and Transport and Major Infrastructure.We care about you!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 click here. Access to salary packaging arrangementsProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsSelection 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 Natalie Gray, Principal Program Officer, 9222 4360.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (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 which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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 your documentation.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.