Vacancy Reference No. 671049

We currently have one full-time, permanent position available.

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.

About the role:

• Are you passionate about obesity prevention and public health?
• Do you want to contribute to obesity prevention policy in WA?
• Do you have well-developed written skills?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Obesity Prevention Team leads strategic public health policy, priority areas and programs state-wide to prevent obesity and increase population level healthy eating. The development and implementation of evidence-based policy to achieve this is a key responsibility of this position.

This includes working in partnership with a range of non-government agencies for the delivery of population-based obesity prevention programs in WA. The development of effective partnerships across a range of sectors is vital to build good public health policy that addresses the individual, community and environmental factors influencing obesity.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in this role, please demonstrate that you:

• Have a strong track record in developing and delivering innovative, evidence-based public health policies, programs, or projects focused on healthy lifestyle promotion and chronic disease prevention, aligned with strategic priorities.
• Apply strategic thinking to address complex public health challenges—such as nutrition, physical activity, and obesity—by designing effective options and implementing programs that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Communicate effectively through the preparation of high-quality discussion papers, reports, briefings, and correspondence that support informed decision-making and policy or program advancement.
• Understand public health nutrition, physical activity and/or obesity issues, as well as prevention principles and approaches.
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Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Maria Szybiak on 08 6373 3850.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au)

Applicants are advised to submit:

• A cover letter - (of no more than 3 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position aligned to the ‘What we are looking for’ section in the advert above and why you should be considered for the role.
• A detailed curriculum vitae – which clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description, and your achievements in the context of the key duties.

Please see attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

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).

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.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.