WA Department of Health Graduate Officer- ICT Stream

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).

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.

Eligibility to Apply:

Preference for appointment will be given to Australian Permanent Residents.

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 31/10/2018.

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?

We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of Graduate Officer. In this role you will provide solution development, project delivery and operations support in designated Information and Communications Technology (ICT) work areas. You will also perform routine tasks which contribute to the delivery of service improvement initiatives across the WA Health system.

This role is suited to graduates from any computer science discipline, but particularly those who have studied information technology, mathematics, statistics, data management or software engineering.

The Graduate Development Program's ICT 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 a unique opportunity to develop highly marketable technical and analytical skills and experience in one of WA's largest government agencies - WA Health.

Furthermore, subject to successful performance outcomes, contract 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 or email GraduateDevelopment@health.wa.gov.au for job related queries only.

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 supervisor or manager.

Applicants must download the ICT stream application package and save it onto their own computer. Applicants must complete all fields in the application package, and upload this file in addition to a scanned copy of their full university academic transcript (to date) when applying for the recruitment pool.

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.