Senior Partnerships Officer

*Applications close Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 5.00PM*

The Organisation

For more than 30 years Healthway has been providing grant funding to sport, arts and racing organisations, community activities, and to health promotion projects and research. Healthway’s vision is for a ‘healthy and more active Western Australia’ and is the only State Government agency dedicated to health promotion.

Lotterywest is the employing agency for Healthway and is the only State Government owned and operated lottery in Australia, where all the available profit is returned to Western Australians through community and statutory grants. Lotterywest has supported the Western Australian community for over 90 years. Its vision is to ‘build a better Western Australia together’.

About the job

Two (2) opportunities are available for immediate filling:

1x Permanent Full Time and,

1x 12 month Fixed Term Full Time with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

In this role, you will partner with stakeholders to coordinate the administration, assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion projects and funding initiatives.

Applying your knowledge and expertise in Health Promotion, work with stakeholders to achieve community outcomes relating to funding initiatives, submission and applications.

The role has the following key areas of focus:

• Guide and lead potential grant applicants in the development and completion of applications in line with Healthway's strategic direction
• Administer and implement health promotion projects to achieve health outcomes
• Build and maintain effective relationships to maximise the benefit of Healthway's funds for the WA community.

We’re looking for

• A passionate Health Promotion practitioner with experience in developing and implementing evidence-based health promotion strategies
• Collaborators who are able to work with various stakeholders in different community, government and public settings
• Someone with experience in leading, collaborating and facilitating partnerships
• Required Qualification: Tertiary Qualification in Health Promotion or health-related/behavioural science or 2+ years experience in a similar role

Why You’ll Love It

• An opportunity to utilise your skills and experience to build a healthier WA community
• Work closely with community and health promotion agencies to deliver health promotion outcomes
• Be part of an iconic WA brand

What we Offer

Our workplace strives to provide an environment for you to feel valued and supported, so that you can help create the kind of positive impact we want to see.

Our employee benefits include:

• Purpose-led work in a flexible working environment
• Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Additional public service holidays
• A focus on professional development
• An active wellbeing program and social calendar
• Quarterly volunteering leave entitlement
• A central Head Office location in the heart of Subiaco, with excellent access to public transport, a range of public parking options and end-of-trip facilities for staff choosing to cycle, run or walk to work.

Sounds like you?

We’d love to see your application, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. You’ll need to submit a PDF version of:

• A current resume/CV and,
• A cover letter no more than three (3) pages outlining your interest in the role and addressing all essential selection criteria from the role statement.

1. Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of evidence-based health promotion strategies within community settings, including evaluation issues and methods.
2. Demonstrated experience and skills in leading, collaborating and facilitating partnerships and project management.
3. Demonstrated experience in contemporary grant making/funding programs or a related field, to achieve positive community outcomes.
4. Demonstrated well-developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and gain cooperation with stakeholders.
5. Well-developed writing skills, with demonstrated experience in preparing reports and briefings.

We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Jana Jones, HR Business Partner on 08 9488 6815 or via email ***email_hidden***

Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different, so we do encourage you to read the attached Job Application pack to ensure your application sets you up to succeed.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact [email protected] .

Other Important Information

Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the next twelve (12) months at Lotterywest and Healthway.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than six months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process.

To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

Lotterywest may conduct further search activities at any stage of the recruitment process, if required, to supplement the field of applicants.

Substantive Statement

We celebrate diversity in all forms and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels respected, welcomed, supported and empowered to thrive. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and community culture that encourages employees to be themselves.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences that are essential to helping us achieve our vision.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Stay safe online

We will only contact you from our @lotterywest.wa.gov.au email domain. We encourage you to be aware of cyber safety, and if you receive an email related to your application, not from the official domain, please send the details to [email protected]

Late Applications

Unfortunately, we can’t accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time.