Graduate ICT Officer

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12 months. The program concludes with the opportunity for a further fixed term contract(s) with provision for permanency. This process will remain valid until 18/01/2023.

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a modern and progressive organisation? Did you complete your degree in 2019 or plan to complete it in 2020? Are you motivated by the opportunity to make a difference?

WA Health currently has up to three (3) positions available in the Graduate Development Program Information Communication Technology Stream.

In this role you will provide solution development, project delivery and operations support in designated Information and Communications Technology (ICT) work areas. This is across either the Department of Health’s Information & System Performance Directorate (ISPD) and/or Health Support Services (HSS). The work will be focusing on data science and visualisation work to solve data centric business problems. The work will involve using data analysis and business intelligence tools and software such as Tableau, Power BI, R, Python, SQL and cloud computing environments. 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:

• Physics
• Information technology
• Network/Cyber Security
• Computer science
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Data management
• Software engineering.
• Other equivalent discipline or combined degrees 

This pool will be used to fill vacancies for the Graduate Development Program or similar positions as they become vacant.

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 all positions of the General Corporate stream. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Opportunities in the Graduate Development Program are for non-clinical areas only.

If successful you will be offered:

• A 12-month paid contract with WA Health.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare delivery in WA.
• Extensive professional development - development workshops, executive shadowing and career coaching.
• A fully-funded Diploma of Leadership and Management.
• An opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas across WA Health.
• Personal support networks - a dedicated program coordinator, supervisors at each placement, an experienced mentor and a buddy who is a past graduate of the program.

Employee Benefits: In addition, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 9.50% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-treasury/employees
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

About us:

WA Health is Western Australia’s public health system. With a State spanning over 2.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest area in the world covered by a single health authority.

We deliver more than hospitals and health services. Our public health programs ensure that Western Australians enjoy a standard of health that is among the highest in the world.  

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.

About the Program:

The Graduate Development Program is a long-standing early career program within the WA health system that seeks to recruit highly motivated and talented university graduates into the public health sector. Since its conception in 2004, the Program has welcomed graduates with a range of academic backgrounds and interests, and has provided them the unique and exclusive opportunity to advance their careers within the WA health system.

For further information visit: http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/GraduateDevelopment

Ready to apply?

Apply for a graduate position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button at the top/bottom of the screen.

You will be prompted to:

• Complete an online application – you will need to answer five (5) selection criteria questions.
• Attach a copy of your most recent academic transcript (if you have not been issued a transcript yet, an electronic statement of results will be accepted. It must clearly identify your full name and university).
• Attach a copy of your CV/Resume.

These must be provided for your application to be considered.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have completed their degree at a recognised university in 2019 or will be completing their degree in 2020.
• You must submit a copy of your most recent academic transcript.
• You must have a degree issued by a recognised university or a degree equivalent qualification verified by the Overseas Qualification Unit at the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (external site).

Application notes:

• Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application. Including completing all questions and uploading supporting documentation.
• You will be able to save your application online and continue to update your information by logging into the Job Board - providing the advertisement is still open.
• Applications received after the closing date and time WILL NOT be accepted.
• Emailed applications WILL NOT be accepted.

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. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

For Further Job Related Information: 

• We encourage you to contact Alexander Kristoff on 08 9222 6457.
• If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact the Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or Employment Services on 1300 553 680.

APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

Attachments:
- 2021 GDP Application Information Package.pdf
- Graduate ICT Officer 00014527 PSO L3.pdf