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Job Title


Senior Program Officer


Company : Government of Western Australia Department of Heal


Location : Perth, Australia


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Unit/Directorate: Women and Newborn Health Service - Women''s Health, Genetics and Mental Health (WHGMH)- WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (WACCPP)Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture?This vacancy is for Permanent Full-Time appointment.What is our Senior Program Officer role?We are looking for a suitably qualified, highly motivated and experienced Senior Program Officer to join our WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (WACCPP) team at Women Newborn Health Service.This role identifies, plans, implements and evaluates statewide initiatives and projects aimed at increasing screening participation in alignment with the objectives of the National Cervical Screening Program. Further, this role supports the data and information governance and reporting requirements of the WACCPP and provides program leadership in the development and delivery of continuous safety and quality improvement activities.You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality program outcomes. You will have the opportunity to embody the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Values and make a real difference by bringing your expertise to the WACCPP team.While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.What we offerNMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:Salary packaging to reduce taxable incomeFlexible leave arrangementsFlexible working arrangementsDiscounted public transportContinuous learningPaid study leaveDiverse and inclusive cultureA smoke free environmentProfessional and location-based allowancesEligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Nerida Steel on 0410 614 375 or email nerida.steel@health.wa.gov.au.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr