Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer

Position No

00009585

Level/Salary

HSO Level G5 - $98,183 - $105,699 p.a.

Work Type

Fixed Term - Full Time

Unit/Directorate

North Metropolitan Mental Health Service > Mental Health Services - Early Childhood Dental Program

Location

Nedlands

Closing Date

2026-06-19 4:00 PM

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment until 30 June 2028, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile: The North Metropolitan Health Service are seeking a dynamic candidate to join our Program Development team for the Smiling Starts Early Childhood Dental Program.

Smiling Starts is a statewide oral health care program for children under the age of 5 across Western Australia. The North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) leads the development and delivery of the program through Dental Health Services (DHS), in partnership with the Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO), WA Country Health Service (WACHS), Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) and the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA).

The successful applicant will work collaboratively to support and assist with project workstreams, activities, and tasks related to the development and delivery of Smiling Starts. In this position you will undertake a range of key administrative tasks including preparation of project governance documentation and reporting and provide support to the Director and other team members.

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. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS 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 (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Kylee Cox, Director Strategic Projects on 0458 041 605 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility 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.

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.

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. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

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.

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