WA Health
    (39 reviews)

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    Healthcare Services

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    189 Royal Street East Perth WA 6004 Australia
    Department of HealthMental HealthChild and Adolescent Health ServiceEast Metropolitan Health ServiceNorth Metropolitan Health ServiceSouth Metropolitan Health ServiceWA Country Health ServiceHealth Support ServicesHealth Service BoardsPolicy FrameworksPostgraduate Medical Council of Western AustraliaDepartment of HealthWA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016 (external site).The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.The legislation established the Department of Health as ‘System Manager’ for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks (external site) in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.The Department of Health reports to the Minister for Health, the Hon John Day MLA (external site) and Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Andrea Mitchell MLA (external site).StructureThe Department of Health is led by Director General Dr D.J. Russell-Weisz, and supported by a deputy and five assistant-Directors General, working in key areas of health, including:public healthclinical services and researchpurchasing and system performancesystem policy and planninggovernance and system support.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    Murdoch, Perth WA
    Recruitment for Systems Developer at South Metropolitan Health Service
    Recruitment for Systems Developer at South Metropolitan Health Service
    classification: Information & Communication TechnologyInformation & Communication Technology
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    at WA Health
    Murdoch, Perth WA
    Recruitment for Senior Information Analyst at South Metropolitan Health Service
    Recruitment for Senior Information Analyst at South Metropolitan Health Service
    classification: Information & Communication TechnologyInformation & Communication Technology
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    What’s it like working at WA Health?

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    WA Health offers several positive aspects that employees value, including supportive and professional colleagues who are passionate about public service. The organisation provides good work-life balance with flexible arrangements and generous leave entitlements. Employees appreciate the above-average salary and benefits, along with job security. Many find satisfaction in performing meaningful community work and helping vulnerable populations.

    However, employees face certain challenges in their roles. There are opportunities to enhance management practices through improved communication and staff support. The organisation operates with outdated facilities and systems, which can impact service delivery. Bureaucratic processes and multiple approval layers can slow down operations, while limited career progression opportunities and the prevalence of contract positions can affect long-term career development.

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    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Senior Technology Specialist
    Jan 2026
    Perth WA 6000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    No flexible work option. Clock watchers.
    The good things the salary and benefits
    The challengesThe toxicity of the culture (which comes from the top downwards) is breathtaking. I'm one of at least four people that I know who left because of the micro-managing, negativity, and lack of support and basic human decency.
    1.0
    Administration Officer
    Oct 2025
    East Perth WA 6004Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Would not recommend - the salary and benefits (while great) are not worth it.
    The good thingsThe majority of the people I worked with were genuinely lovely - intelligent, kind, and passionate about helping the public and supporting each other.
    The challengesThe toxicity of the culture (which comes from the top downwards) is breathtaking. I'm one of at least four people that I know who left because of the micro-managing, negativity, and lack of support and basic human decency.
    2.0
    Compensable Patient Officer
    May 2025
    Murdoch WA 61501 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Could be good - but recommend looking elsewhere
    The good thingsSome wonderful co-workers Helping out the patients Reasonable wages
    The challengesVery high turn over of staff, and consequently team are overworked and completely inadequate training. Supervisors who do not communicate or listen to staff. Really uncomfortable work environment.
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