Principal Legislative Advisor
Department of Health (WA Health)
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Perth, Western Australia
Contract type: Full time
Vacancy Reference No. 684471
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.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
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.
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 this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
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.
Position Profile: The Legal and Legislative Services team at the Department of Health is an energetic and multidisciplinary team of solicitors, legislative officers and administrators. We are proud to provide legal and legislative advice across a wide range of sensitive and high-profile matters across the Health portfolio, making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.
The Department is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Principal Legislative Advisor to join our dedicated team. As a member of Legal and Legislative Services, you will be part of the cutting edge of law, effecting positive change within the community with a direct and immediate impact. Our work is multifaceted, sensitive and high profile, providing legislative support to health policy matters. Along with managing Health responses to Parliament, you will provide high-level guidance and oversight to deliver the Ministerial legislative agenda covering a broad range of areas such as assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy, abortion care, human tissue matters, use and regulation of medicines and poisons and a suite of public health matters.
As a senior member of the Legal and Legislative Services team, you will be expected to provide leadership and exemplify integrity in all situations, in addition to applying your extensive legislative and management skills and experience in managing direct reports.
We are looking for a collaborative and motivated leader who values teamwork, is passionate about legislation, and enjoys empowering others to do their best work. In return, you’ll join a professional, welcoming team where your skills will be recognised, your career will be supported and developed, and you will be working at the heart of governance and reform.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Jane Laurence on 08 9222 4452.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.
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.
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.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
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.
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 this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
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.
Position Profile: The Legal and Legislative Services team at the Department of Health is an energetic and multidisciplinary team of solicitors, legislative officers and administrators. We are proud to provide legal and legislative advice across a wide range of sensitive and high-profile matters across the Health portfolio, making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.
The Department is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Principal Legislative Advisor to join our dedicated team. As a member of Legal and Legislative Services, you will be part of the cutting edge of law, effecting positive change within the community with a direct and immediate impact. Our work is multifaceted, sensitive and high profile, providing legislative support to health policy matters. Along with managing Health responses to Parliament, you will provide high-level guidance and oversight to deliver the Ministerial legislative agenda covering a broad range of areas such as assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy, abortion care, human tissue matters, use and regulation of medicines and poisons and a suite of public health matters.
As a senior member of the Legal and Legislative Services team, you will be expected to provide leadership and exemplify integrity in all situations, in addition to applying your extensive legislative and management skills and experience in managing direct reports.
We are looking for a collaborative and motivated leader who values teamwork, is passionate about legislation, and enjoys empowering others to do their best work. In return, you’ll join a professional, welcoming team where your skills will be recognised, your career will be supported and developed, and you will be working at the heart of governance and reform.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Jane Laurence on 08 9222 4452.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.
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.
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