Salary: HSO Level G8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: East Metropolitan Health Service > EMHS - Innovation and Research
This is a recruitment for a permanent full-time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.
EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
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 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.
Position Profile: The Senior Project Officer - Innovation operates in a Research and Innovation funded environment and is responsible for contributing to the success of the Innovation Hub by:
- Leading a variety of innovation activities
- Building effective and sustainable relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Progressing ideas through the Innovation Hub process
- Planning, implementing and evaluating innovation projects and meeting timeframes, facilitating stakeholder involvement and transition to business as usual through site governance structures
- Providing innovation consultation services to internal and external stakeholders including problem exploration and solution development
- Supporting and building a culture of innovation through engaging EMHS staff effectively
Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 790,000 Western Australians in its catchment area. Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women's, children's and neonates services.
The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location-based allowances.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Ashleigh Dickson, Innovation Manager on 0428 164731.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a cover letter and write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages as well as provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
Closing Date: 2025-10-27 4:00 PM
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