This is a Fixed Term
Full Time appointment until 30/06/2028 with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
Casual appointments may be
considered.
Position
Profile: The Administrative Assistant Officer provides
high‐quality clerical, administrative and data support to the
Infrastructure and Environment Directorate across WA Country Health
Service.
The role supports both district‐based operations and
WACHS‐wide programmatic functions by contributing to consistent
systems use, accurate data management, reporting, and
administrative coordination.
The position assists Infrastructure
and Environment teams to deliver standardised, efficient and
compliant services that support water quality assurance, asset
management, maintenance, fleet, accommodation and related
infrastructure functions.
The role contributes to business
improvement, data quality and system integrity to enable informed
decision‐making and effective service delivery.
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 on superannuation
click here
Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Versatile
working arrangements
Flexible
leave arrangements
Other
professional and location based allowances
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to
contact Sheldon Paice on ************.
Further information about
the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form
(available online at ).
Applicants are
required to provide:
A
statement addressing the suitability criteria below in no more
than two (2) pages
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.
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
in providing administrative and business support in a busy work
environment.
Ability to
maintain accurate records, databases and reports with a
high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated
customer service and stakeholder engagement skills,
with the ability to build effective working
relationships.
Well-developed
organisational and problem-solving skills, with the
ability to manage competing priorities, work
independently and meet deadlines in a busy
environment.
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.
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.
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
Opportunity 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.

📌 Administrative Assistant (Perth)
🏢 WA Government
📍 Perth