Executive Liaison Officer

Location: Central Office

Unit/Division: WACHS - Central Office

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

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

We currently have one Permanent Full Time position available.

This position is located in Shenton Park, Perth.

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.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other 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.

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 23/10/2026.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on a satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Position Profile

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of Executive Liaison Officer. The position works as part of a team to provide executive liaison and support for the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Chief Executive (CE), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive.

The Executive Liaison Officer supports and provides an efficient and effective administrative and information system for the Office of the CE, undertakes confidential liaison duties between the CE, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Office of the Director General and other agencies and key stakeholders, and monitors and exercises judgement in the administration of complex matters.

This critical position provides comprehensive and efficient management of the correspondence functions within the Office of the Chief Executive, including reviewing and editing draft correspondence, ministerial information and responses, briefing notes and answers to parliamentary questions, requesting responses to correspondence and briefing notes and parliamentary questions to be amended or redrafted when required, and providing advice and education regarding all matters relevant to correspondence (including Ministerial and Parliamentary correspondence).

Experience in managing ministerial and parliamentary liaison processes would be highly regarded.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, across a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information, go to:
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job-Related Information

We encourage you to contact Melina Ielati on .

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

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online.

Referees

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicants are advised to write a 2‑3 page statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae summarising 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 4:00 pm Wednesday 05 Novemeber 2025 will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Position Title: Executive Liaison Officer

Agency: WA Country Health Service

Location: Central Office

Unit/Division: WACHS - Central Office

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

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Closing Date: 4:00 PM