Rural Health West aims to improve access to quality healthcare for rural communities through the provision of a highly skilled, motivated and sustainable medical, nursing, midwifery, dental and allied health workforce. We are a not-for-profit organisation primarily funded through WA Country Health Service and the Australian Government Department of Health.

We have multiple program office positions, including part time (2 x 0.6 FTE).

Fixed term contracts.

Our office is a central location in Nedlands, Western Australia, and we support hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

We offer competitive remuneration $73,257 pa (pro rata), plus superannuation

We offer tax free salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum.

We are seeking two or more Program Officers to join our team on fixed term contracts to cover parental leave and to support strategic priorities.

We are inviting applicants to apply to a pool of Program Officers for consideration for these positions. Vacant positions will be published on the Rural Health West website for more details.

Program Officers will contribute to the delivery of priority programs. Further details about these programs are available on the Rural Health West website.

Regional Services Program / Outreach Health Services: Supporting more than 1,000 outreach health services across rural and remove WA to improve health access to healthcare for rural communities. https://ruralhealthwest.com.au/programs/outreach/

Fixed term parental leave cover: until February 2026

Part time 0.6 FTE

Professional Development Program: Provide support, education and training to attract workforce and reduce the high turnover of health professionals in rural Western Australia (WA) while ensuring equitable and proportional allocation of services within regional health service catchment areas. https://ruralhealthwest.com.au/programs/rural-health-partnership-initiative

Fixed term until 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension

Part time 0.6 FTE

Program Officers will be joining established and experienced teams and will assist in the delivery of the programs, under the guidance and direction of these teams.

Ideally you will have the following skills and experience:

Prior experience in delivering program support, including administration, planning, coordination and collaboration skills.

Demonstrated experience working in a team environment within the health or community services sector, ideally within a rural environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with database management systems

Successful candidates must undergo and maintain a current National Criminal History Check

To be considered for interview, applicants must apply via Seek with a CV and a detailed covering letter that tells us how you and your skills align with this role and our values (PDF or Word). To review the position description and how to apply, please visit www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/employment. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For further information, telephone Rural Health West on 08 6389 4500.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS is Monday 29 September 2025 although we reserve the right to close the position sooner if filled earlier, as we are looking for an immediate start for these position(s). Suitable candidates may be added to a pool for future program officers positions.

Rural Health West is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as part of the LGBTIQ+ community and people with disabilities. Please contact us if you require assistance applying for this position or wish to discuss workplace accommodation or assistance required.