Medical Workforce Officer

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

CRVCID No. 673195

Position Profile: We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Medical Workforce team at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS).

In this front-line role, you will be instrumental in delivering responsive, high-quality service to our medical practitioners. By combining strong interpersonal skills with the effective use of digital tools and workforce systems, you will help streamline HR processes and ensure a smooth, supportive experience for staff across the organisation.

In This Role, You Will

• Act as a key point of contact for medical staff, delivering timely and professional support across a range of HR and workforce matters.
• Use digital systems and rostering tools to streamline processes related to contracts, onboarding, leave, payroll, and compliance.
• Build strong working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination of medical workforce activities.
• Respond to queries with clarity and empathy, ensuring staff feel supported and informed at every stage of their employment journey.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
  
  

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

Eligibility: 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).

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact John Riegler, Manager Medical Workforce on 08 6456 5220.

How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online via the “Apply” button above.

Requirements

Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum of 6 pages)
• a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.
  
  

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. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 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.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 August 2026.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, 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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: [email protected].

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.