Vacancy Reference No. 728803 This advertisement is for two Fixed Term Full time appointments for up to 18months with the possiblity of extension(s) and/or permanency. 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. 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). Digital Health opportunities Digital Health plays a core enablement role in empowering our workforce and providing more equitable, accessible, integrated and innovative healthcare for all Western Australians. If you are outcomes driven, learning orientated, and have strong strategic writing, critical thinking, proactive communication and people leadership skills then keep reading! At a time of multiple, large scale digital transformation, infrastructure and innovative clinical reform programs and initiatives being delivered across WA Health, the Department of Health has recently appointed a new Assistant Director General, Chief Digital Officer and is mobilising the new Digital Health Division. It holds responsibility for digital strategy, prioritisation, planning and design as well as the implementation and assurance of major WA Health ICT projects and will play a pivotal role in strengthening digital governance, investment oversight, demand prioritisation, delivery capability and maturity uplift across WA Health. In addition to the roles described below, more opportunities are anticipated to arise in the near future across our priority functions, including mobilisation of an enterprise Program Management Office, cyber security streams and delivery of the WA Health Digital Strategy 2020-2030. Position Descriptions The Strategic Projects Team within the Digital Health Division delivers priority strategic initiatives requested by the Chief Digital Officer, including activities to redesign the WA Health digital operating model and support other teams across the division to deliver a mix of program assurance, business analyst, project delivery, and strategic communications activities. PSO Level 7 Principal Project Officer – Strategic Projects, Digital Health Division Provides professional and strategic project management support to the Program Manager, Strategic Projects through the development, implementation, coordination and management of projects, programs and initiatives for the Digital Health Division. Provides high level corporate support for the Division through input into, and preparation of discussion papers, business case and funding submissions, reports, briefings and Ministerial correspondence. PSO Level 7 Principal Project Officer (workforce) – Strategic Projects, Digital Health Division Provides professional workforce, people and culture expertise and senior support to the Chief Digital Officer and Digital Health Division portfolio leads, to build digital health maturity, organisational and leadership capability aligned with the WA Health Workforce Strategy 2034 and WA Health Digital Strategy 2020-2030. Leads and manages key activities including planning, development, implementation, management and evaluation of priority projects, programs and initiatives to establish the Digital Health Division, including the development and implementation of the Digital Workforce Capability Framework. 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 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, 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 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions: The assessment will be standard for both positions. You do not need to provide multiplate applications if you are applying to both positions. To successfully apply for these advertised opportunities, applicants must provide: A curriculum vitae (no more than three (3) pages) summarising your relevant experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. A written statement (no more than three (3) pages) addressing the following criteria: Experience delivering large and complex projects and/or large organisational change programs with demonstrated project, planning and organisational skills including the ability to manage a multifaceted workload with competing priorities. Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels and from a variety of disciplines and professional backgrounds. Strategic writing skills and demonstrated experience in the timely provision of expert advice and information including delivering a range of high impact documents, written presentations and submissions, preparation of high-level reports, strategies, briefs, implementation and communication plans. Excellent critical, conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to make decisions and develop innovative solutions to complex problems in dynamic environments. *For applicants wishing to apply for both roles you only need to complete one submission and do not need address duplicative selection criteria more than once. 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. Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
