VCID No:
******
This is a Fixed Term Part
Time appointment at 37.5 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE) until
30/06/2028, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
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 **** applies to
this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian
work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may
be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency,
or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
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,
applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for
other 'similar' vacancies within DOH 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.
Position
Profile: The Chief Allied Health Office (CAHO) is seeking
to appoint a agile individual who will contribute to the
development and implementation of policy responses relating to
allied health policy and practice.
This role includes the
opportunity to contribute to the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy
Pilot (EACPP), which aims to improve access for Western Australians
to treatment for a range of common health conditions.
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 salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible
working arrangements
Flexible
leave arrangements
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you
to contact Sarah Oorschot on ************.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on ******** for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Suitability
Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of
factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities -
that constitute merit.
These factors included a person's
eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical
alignment and cultural fit.
In addition to the Essential Criteria
and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description
Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your
suitability for the role.
Applicants are
advised to write a statement addressing the suitability 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.

📌 Senior Policy Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health - Department of Health
📍 Perth