WA Department of Health Graduate Officer- General Corporate Stream

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12 months.

We currently have 9 positions available in the General Corporate Stream.

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.

Eligibility to Apply:

Applicants must have completed their degree at a recognised university during 2016 or plan to complete it in 2017. Applicants must complete and submit the General Corporate application package (including answers to the five (5) selection criteria contained within this package) and a scanned copy of your most recent university academic transcript to be eligible.

Other Conditions: 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.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 05/02/2018.

Position Profile:

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a modern and progressive organisation? Did you complete your degree in 2016 or plan to complete it in 2017? Are you motivated by the opportunity to make a difference?

The Institute for Health Leadership in the Clinical Support Directorate is seeking to recruit a pool of talented Graduate Officers, with qualifications in a broad range of disciplines to join WA Health through the Graduate Development Program. Opportunities in the Graduate Development Program are for non-clinical areas only.

The Program's General Corporate stream involves a comprehensive learning and development strategy and a broad range of work experience that seeks to develop and diversify the skills and knowledge of the participants. It also offers you hands-on experience in a variety of corporate, policy and operational areas across WA Health.

In this role you will provide research, policy and project support to designated work areas. You will also perform routine tasks which contribute to the delivery of service improvement initiatives across WA Health. Furthermore, subject to successful performance outcomes, contract or permanent positions may be offered at the end of the Program, should these positions be available. This could be the opportunity to give your career a flying start!

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 9.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation.aspx
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Rosie Cooper on 08 9222 6457.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 1300 367 894 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions:

Applicants are requested to apply online (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).

Referees:

It is preferable for your referee to be a current Lecturer, Supervisor or Manager.

Applicants must download the General Corporate Stream application package and save it onto their own computer. Applicants must complete all fields in the application package.

A completed application package and a scanned copy of their full university academic transcript (to date) need to be uploaded to this application.

Applications that do not include both the completed application package (including answers to the five (5) selection criteria) and university academic transcript will not be accepted. 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 MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL USING ONE OF THE METHODS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAGE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME (PLEASE NOTE: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.