Role Title: OMRI Communications Intern
Organisation: Department of Health
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: East Perth
The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) Communications Intern will contribute to OMRI’s work in supporting medical research and innovation across Western Australia. The role is suited to a student with an interest in communications, health policy, public sector work, or social impact.
The intern will assist with developing high‑quality communications content, supporting events, and contributing to projects that showcase the work of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund and OMRI programs.
WA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016.
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 in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.