CRVCID No. 736095

Support the successful delivery of virtual services and digital health projects that improve access to care, education and collaboration across the Perth metro area.

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months).

Position Profile  

We are seeking an experienced Project Managers to join our dynamic Digital Delivery team.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will work closely with diverse clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, leadership and vendors to plan, design, and deliver small to medium digital health solutions.  You will also contribute to delivery of large digital health projects as part of the Digital Delivery team.

Your role will include development of concept approval requests, business cases, project plans, and implementation strategies. Your ability to lead and engage a diverse range of stakeholders will be key to success in ensuring application of sound project management practices.

Key responsibilities for the position include:

• Working in collaboration with key staff to plan and manage projects in accordance with timeframes, scope, cost and quality with consideration for the appropriate governance and approval processes.
• Creating accurate and succinct project documentations and reports aligned to the established project governance framework.
• Identifying, managing, reporting and escalation of key risks and issues
• Ensuring accurate record keeping of project meetings and communications.
• Engaging with a range of professionals including ICT, business users, governance bodies, clinical and non-clinical teams as well as consumers, as appropriate to deliver the desired project outcomes.

An ICT background is beneficial in this role but is not mandatory. Ideally you will have experience in managing projects within a healthcare setting and demonstrated ability in strategic planning, risk management, and change management. 

Why join us?

• Be part of an organisation that values innovation and is committed to transforming healthcare through technology.
• Engage in meaningful work that directly enhances the health services provided to children and adolescents.
• Work within a supportive team environment that fosters professional growth and development.

About our Team

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Digital Delivery team lead and deliver projects which enable seamless delivery of services across CAHS. Our Digital Delivery project portfolio is determined through CAHS Digital Health and Statewide governance, and in alignment with the CAHS Strategic Plan.

Our team design and implement technology solutions and provide support to clinical and administrative end users across various digital systems, platforms and infrastructure including patient management systems, scheduling software, virtual and telehealth services, mobile health applications, imaging software, laboratory, and pharmacy management systems.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• The name, email and contact details oftwo referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Within the application system you will be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response.  Thisquestion allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail,

1. Please describe a project you have led or supported related to digital/ICT services or infrastructure. In your response please cover:

• What user need or organisational goal was to be met by the project, and how did you ensure these were incorporated into the functional brief?
• How did you work with vendors/stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation?

This response will be assessed against the Job Description From (linked above) Essential Criteria 1- 5.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Hereward Holmes - Program Manager, Digital Health, on 0424 589 935 or Hereward.Holmes@health.wa.gov.au  with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.