Position
Profile: The Workforce Projects Officer provides
project, operational, and business support across the Workforce
Services portfolio within the People, Capability and Culture
directorate.
The role supports the planning, coordination,
implementation, and evaluation of workforce initiatives, projects,
and continuous improvement activities aligned to WACHS strategic
workforce priorities.
Working closely with senior
leaders and key stakeholders, the position coordinates governance,
reporting, workforce projects, and business improvement
initiatives, ensuring effective project management, stakeholder
engagement, and delivery of outcomes.
It also contributes to
innovative workforce solutions, supports organisational change, and
assists in implementing programs that enhance workforce capability,
service delivery, and employee experience across WACHS.
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.
Suitability
Criteria:
Suitability recognises that a
range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge,
abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational
requirements.
The suitability requirements below are derived from
the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to
determine your suitability for the role:
Demonstrated experience
supporting or delivering projects, programs, or business
improvement initiatives within a complex
organisation.
Demonstrated ability to
coordinate multiple workstreams, manage competing priorities
and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
Well-developed analytical
and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret
information, identify trends and provide
recommendations.
Highly developed written
communication skills, including experience preparing reports,
briefing notes, business cases and governance
documentation.
Well-developed
stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills with the
ability to build effective working relationships across diverse
stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated experience
using Microsoft Office applications and business systems,




including advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting
tools.
Possession of a current C
or C-A Class driver's licence
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 on superannuation
click here
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
Applicants are
required to provide:
A statement addressing
the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your
skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the
role
A detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to
meet the position requirements
The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including
your current or most recent manager
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.
Further information about the
role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form
(available online at ).
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.
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.
Whilst this selection process
will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found
suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar'
vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector.
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.
We are committed to fostering
a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued
and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Prospect
Act ****, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on ********
for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is
system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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.

📌 Workforce Projects Officer (Perth)
🏢 WA Government
📍 Perth