Convenience Buttons: Time Remaining 13 days Program Officer Salary: PSO Level 4 $99,134 - $104,044 per annum Location: East Perth Unit/Division: Department of Health > Patient Safety Surveillance Unit Work Type: Permanent

- Full Time

Position No: 00001401 Closing Date: 2026-11-16 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: Applicant Information Package.pdfProgram Officer 00001401 PSO Level 4 August 2025.pdf Vacancy Reference No. 754254

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment. 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 1984 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: We are seeking suitably experienced person to join our Patient Safety Surveillance Unit as a Program Officer. In this role, you will provide data review and analytical expertise to support senior staff of the Patient Safety Surveillance Unit for purposes of program and policy development, with respect to the development, evaluation and reporting of safety and quality programs and policies for the WA health system. You will: Assist with research, review and analysis of information and other forms of data.

Undertake literature reviews, research projects and analysis/interpretation of information using relevant databases and computer based statistical packages. Maintain relevant data, performs analysis of data using computer based statistical packages and interprets results. Liaise and develop effective linkages with other branches, health service units and external agencies in regard to the acquisition and provision of information.

Prepare drafts, briefs, ministerial correspondence,



responses and reports, as required. Assist with the development of health policy in accordance with government and departmental objectives. 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 Adaptable working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements For

Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Karen Lennon on 08 6444 5***. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. 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. Position Title Program Officer Agency Health, Department of Salary PSO Level 4 $99,134 - $104,044 per annum Location East Perth Unit/Division Department of Health > Patient Safety Surveillance Unit

Work Type Permanent

- Full Time

Position No. 00001401 Closing Date 2026-11-16 4:00 PM Position Title Program Officer Location East Perth Work Type Permanent

- Full Time

Position No. 00001401 Salary PSO Level 4 $99,134 - $104,044 per annum Closing Date 2026-11-16 4:00 PM Description Vacancy Reference No. 754254

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment. 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 1984 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: We are seeking suitably experienced person to join our Patient Safety Surveillance Unit as a Program Officer. In this role, you will provide data review and analytical expertise to support senior staff of the Patient Safety Surveillance Unit for purposes of program and policy development, with respect to the development, evaluation and reporting of safety and quality programs and policies for the WA health system. You will: Assist with research, review and analysis of information and other forms of data.

Undertake literature reviews, research projects and analysis/interpretation of information using relevant databases and computer based statistical packages. Maintain relevant data, performs analysis of data using computer based statistical packages and interprets results. Liaise and develop effective linkages with other branches, health service units and external agencies in regard to the acquisition and provision of information.

Prepare drafts, briefs, ministerial correspondence, responses and reports, as required. Assist with the development of health policy in accordance with government and departmental objectives. Employee Advantages: 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 Karen Lennon on 08 6444 5***. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. 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. Attachments Applicant Information Package.pdfProgram Officer 00001401 PSO Level 4 August 2025.pdf Convenience Buttons2:

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