Policy Officer

Position Profile Develops and maintains Child Development Service policies and resources in collaboration with stakeholders. Assists with program monitoring and evaluation. About Child & Adolescent Community Health (CACH) Community Health provides health and developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion services for children and young people. These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth appointments. Services focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and supporting families. Visit to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS – Community Health and our services. Eligibility to Apply Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and / or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rightswithinAustralia. Application Instructions Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process. Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. Interviews may not form part of the recruitment process. Written Application Requirements A statement addressing the following selection criteria ONLY (2-3 pages); Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including negotiation skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across the service Demonstrated problem solving skills, including conceptual and analytical ability and the ability to use information and research evidence in program and policy development Demonstrated experience in project planning, management / implementation and evaluation, including the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines. Knowledge of trends and issues relevant to child and adolescent community health, particularly with regard to child development and disadvantaged groups, including Aboriginal people. A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor / line manager. Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at). About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services CAHS Values CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect, Excellence and Accountability . During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please 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. Our Values Guide Our Work CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family / carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Aboriginal Workforce Commitment In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Recruitment Process and Additional Notes 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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4 : 00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr