Senior Policy Officer
Government of Western Australia
- East Perth, WA
- $139,860-149,485 per year
- Contract
- Part-time
Location: East Perth
Unit/Division: Department of Health > Patient Safety Surveillance Unit/ Clinical Excellence Division
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: 00019680
Closing Date: 2025-09-18 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments:Vacancy Reference No. 696830This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment for 12 months at 37.5 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s).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 a valid working visa.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.Position Profile: Oversees the development of policy frameworks to improve accountability for delivery of safe and high quality care, including evaluation of clinical practice improvement strategies and standards across the WA health system. Establishes and maintains systems to monitor and review aggregate data from various health data sources, undertakes trend analysis on data and provides appropriate reports to stakeholders towards policy development and evaluation of clinical practice improvement strategies.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
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements