Project Officer

Salary: HSO Level G6 $110,666 - $119,660 per annum
Location: Murdoch
Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Health Service
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

This is a recruitment pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension/s.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where its needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Currently we are seeking a Project Officer to join our team. The Project Officer will work with the SMHS Kaartdijin Innovation Team to support innovation through fostering a culture of open collaboration, engaging and networking with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and actively assisting with progressing ideas through the Kaartdijin Innovation process.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Francesco De Toni at

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

• A copy of your current CV
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (inline with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Are you eligible? 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).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

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 31/12/2026.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

Position Title: Project Officer

Agency: South Metropolitan Health Service

Location: Murdoch

Salary: HSO Level G6 $110,666 - $119,660 per annum

Position No. Pool Ref:

Closing Date: 2025-10-27 4:00 PM