This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 5 years.
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.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.
Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and neonates services.
The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.
Position Profile: As the Executive Director, you will be part of the senior leadership team at the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS). In this role, you will oversee Health Service planning and provide strategic direction for area wide service delivery for the EMHS. This will encompass the development and implementation of community programs, including public health, health promotion, Aboriginal health services and ambulatory care programs. In addition, you will have responsibility for the development and implementation of the Aboriginal Health Strategy.
This role is accountable for budget allocation and controls in order to meet key service delivery outcomes, including staffing requirements. It oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of programs with a focus on sectors of the population that have a compromised health status.
We are looking for a senior executive with strong leadership and management capability and a track record of providing high-level expert advice on trends and emerging issues within the Population Health and Clinical Services Planning arena. In addition you will demonstrate excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and an ability to engage with various external agencies to positively influence the development and delivery of population health and ambulatory care services across the EMHS. A commitment to the provision of Aboriginal Health services is an essential requirement as is the capability to manage financial and physical resources.
Our Values: Our Values reflect the qualities that we demonstrate to each other and our community every day. Our staff makes a difference every day to the patients, families and consumers they provide care, advice and support to. The EMHS’s values capture the shared responsibility that we uphold as most important, which are:
Kindness – Excellence – Respect – Integrity – Accountability
*Please refer to page 2 of the JDF for more detailed information. Through the selection process you will need to demonstrate how your capabilities reflect our values in the way you work (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Information about EMHS visit: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/East-Metropolitan-Health-Service
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation.aspx
Work Related Requirements and Essential Selection Criteria: Please see page 5 of the Job Description Form for detailed information (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: For role specific information please contact Elizabeth MacLeod – Chief Executive EMHS on (08) 9224 3878. For information about the selection process please contact April Rusin at ADR Consulting on 0438 337 951.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online at ADR Consulting using email: aprilrusin@bigpond.com quoting the relevant position number and title.
How to Apply
- Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV
- A separate statement addressing the selection criteria; summarising your experience and how you are able to meet the position’s requirements and
- 1 page about how your values align to those of the EMHS as listed in the JDF.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees must also be provided.
- It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager.
- Please ensure that you also complete and attach the ‘Application Form’
APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL USING ONE OF THE METHODS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAGE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE: The Organisation reserves the right to conduct an Executive Search.