Senior Project Officer – Program Management Office (PMO)

Senior Project Officer – Program Management Office (PMO) Salary : HSO Level G8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum pro rata Location : Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands Unit / Division : Perth Children's Hospital >

Program Management Office Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time Position No : 00008124 Closing Date : 2025-07-21 4 : 00 PM Attachments :

CRVCID. 682371

• Support teams in translating strategy into outcomes that improve services for children, young people, and families across WA.
• Contribute to healthier futures for WA’s youngest patients.

This is a Fixed Term (6 months), Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension and / or permanency.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly organised and motivated Senior Project Officer to join our Program Management Office (PMO) team. This is an exciting time to join the PMO and help shape the future of CAHS as we strengthen our focus on strategic planning, governance, and portfolio assurance to deliver initiatives that support our mission : healthier futures for WA’s kids.

As Senior Project Officer, you support the Director PMO and work closely with clinical and operational leaders to prioritise, plan, and execute complex initiatives that deliver strategic change, reform, clinical service redesign, safe, efficient and family-centred care, and long-term system sustainability. Domains include digital transformation, facilities management, infrastructure, and research and innovation and current projects include Meals on Demand, HealthPoint system upgrade, and the Medical Equipment and Imaging Replacement Program (MEIRP).

Your ability to manage competing priorities and to communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at different levels will be highly valued.

Key responsibilities include :

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in project management, with the ability to plan and manage effectively. Prior experience in healthcare will be highly regarded but is not essential.

About the PMO

The Program Management Office (PMO) at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) oversees the planning, delivery, performance, and governance of key initiatives and projects across the organisation. Its role is to ensure all activities align with CAHS’ mission of creating healthier futures for infants, children, and young people in Western Australia. This includes driving clinical reform, improving system efficiency, and fostering innovation in support of the CAHS Strategic Action Plan.

The PMO works closely with teams and leaders to embed data-driven decision making, stakeholder engagement, and effective change management. By prioritising value-driven projects, supporting system-wide transformation, and helping translate strategy into frontline outcomes, the PMO builds organisational capability and promotes shared learning. In doing so, it ensures CAHS remains agile, effective, and focused on delivering safe, connected, and child-centred care across the state.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following :

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. 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.

Selection Criteria :   Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Eligibility to Apply : 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).

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.

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.

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.

About CAHS

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 comprises four service areas : Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.