Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture?

This vacancy is for Permanent Full-Time appointment.

What is our Innovation Officer role?

Innovation Officer supports a culture of open collaboration, assists in the planning and implementation of innovation initiatives, and the management and monitoring of an online ideas management platform. This role is also responsible for innovation communication and promotional activities, event planning and coordination as well as networking activities.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.

Area Profile

NMHS provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers.

NMHS healthcare providers are fully accredited and offer a range of highly specialised, multidisciplinary services from several hospital and outpatient/ambulatory care settings, as well as services specifically aimed at the north metropolitan catchment. In addition, the NMHS is home to multiple statewide services.

The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals including:

• Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Osborne Park Hospital
• Graylands Hospital
• King Edward Memorial Hospital
• Joondalup Health Campus (Public Private Partnership) 

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Susan Powe on 0429 163 625  to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits). In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here
• Salary packaging to reduce taxable income
• Flexible leave arrangements     
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangement
• Discounted public transport   
• Continuous learning
• Paid study leave
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• A smoke free environment
• Professional and location-based allowances

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.  Watch this video to find out what they have to say. 

Interested 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.

Your application should include: 

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A copy of your resume outlining your experience and achievements relevant to this position.
• 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.  

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.  If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Susan Powe on 0429 163 625 or by 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.