Project Support Officer
Salary:
PSO Level 4 $95,782 - $100,526 p.a.
Location:
East Perth
Unit/Division:
Department of Health > Financial Business Services - Financial Policy and Reform
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No:
Closing Date:
:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
CRVCID 715575
Join us to deliver services that support and improve the health of Western Australians.
The Department of Health is responsible for the strategic direction, oversight and management of the WA health system, operating at arm's length from health service delivery. We operate in a corporate environment, and do not deliver front line health services to the community.
At the Department of Health, our mission is to lead and steward the WA health system, made up of eight independent Health Services Providers. Covering 2.5 million square kilometres, our 50,000-strong workforce delivers health services across the largest health authority in the world.
We are a values driven organisation that is proudly working together for a healthier Western Australia.
Financial Business Services (FBS) underpins WA Health's financial sustainability and system performance. The Division provides strategic financial leadership, financial policy advice, analytics, and core financial services to support the Director General, Health Service Providers, and internal stakeholders.
FBS is responsible for system-wide budget development and oversight, financial policy and funding models, statutory reporting, treasury and cash management, revenue allocation, and end of month coordination. The Division also delivers analytics to inform strategic decision making and leads business improvement and financial systems support, including data integrity and reporting enhancements.=
Your new role:
The Project Support Officer is responsible for providing project management and administrative support, and assists in preparing documentation, coordinating meetings including the preparation of agendas and minutes, and liaising with stakeholders to provide progress reports, acquire feedback, and progress agreed actions.
This role provides assistance to a dedicated project team in planning and implementing financial management systems, including an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system.
We currently have one opportunity available for an immediate start:
* One (1) fixed term, full-time opportunity for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s).
What are we looking for?
Ideal candidates for this role will have experience in supporting the management of projects within agreed timeframes. They will possess well-developed communication skills, with a proven ability to present information clearly and effectively. We are looking for people who can work effectively with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate the delivery of quality outcomes.
We care about you
We offer a purpose driven environment conveniently located in East Perth. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
• 12% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements, work from home arrangements genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Generous salary packaging options.
• Public Service Holidays
• Wherefit Membership – great value deals across an extensive choice of wellbeing benefits across Perth
• Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
• Claisebrook train station within 5-minute walk; Yellow Cat service to the building entrance, public transport buses close by. A short walk to the bustling Royal Street café strip. Next to the recently redeveloped Moort-ak Waadiny, Wellington park.
Diverse and Inclusive workforce
The Department of Health embraces diversity and believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us. Please indicate on your application if you fall into one of these diversity groups.
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.
If you require adjustments during our recruitment process and in the workplace or have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process (including alternate methods of communication, or alternative format documentation) please contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Want To Know More About This Role?' section.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on
Want to join the Department of Health? Here's how:
Apply online now by submitting the following in MS Word or PDF format only online:
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience and key achievements, including the details of two (2) professional referees, with one referee being your current line manager.
• A maximum two (2) page statement, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the essential selection criteria.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement, and the attached Job Description Form for more information about the position.
All work-related requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Want to know more about this role?
For information regarding this position, please contact Stephen Norfor, Project Manager Financial Reform, on or via email at
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.
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 on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.