CRVCID No.
650998
This position is a Fixed Term
Full Time appointment for five (5) years.
Health Support Services (HSS)
supports the WA public health system through the provision of
shared services to more than 65,000 employees across WA’s
public health services and hospitals. These services
include:
- Information,
communication and technology (ICT)
- Procurement and
supply
- Workforce services,
including payroll, recruitment and appointment and workforce
data
- Financial
services
- Delivery of
customer-driven programs and projects
Position
Profile: HSS are seeking an exceptional, outcomes-focused,
driven, passionate and commercially astute individual with a track
record of successful leadership to take on the role of Chief
Executive.
Based in Perth, the successful
candidate will provide strategic direction and leadership, and be
accountable for the delivery of support services primarily to the
Department of Health and Health Service Providers. These services
are expected to meet a high quality standard at the most efficient
price, contributing directly to the delivery of excellent health
care across the WA health system.
The Chief Executive oversees
the HSS Leadership team to ensure they meet business objectives and
contributes to the overall strategic leadership of the WA health
system through participation as a member the Health Executive
Committee.
Key competencies
include:
- Demonstrable track record
in transformational leadership
- Excellent commercial
acumen
- Strong operational and
financial management skills within an organisation of similar
complexity
- Strong communication,
stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Ability to inspire and
drive high-performing teams
- Demonstrable analytical,
strategic and problem-solving skills
- Experience in designing
and implementing business transformation programs and
initiatives, with an emphasis on systems and process
re-engineering, digitisation, and continuous improvement to
achieve benefit realisation for clients would be
beneficial.
HSS is a Board governed
statutory authority that is legally responsible and accountable for
the delivery of safe, high-quality, efficient and economical health
services to WA.
The Chief Executive is
employed by the Director General, Department of Health and reports
to both the Director General and the HSS Board Chair.
For a confidential discussion: Please contact
Ms Justine Withers, A/Executive Director, Office of the Director
General, on 0428 975 458 (not to be contact for questions about
lodging your application).
About Us: 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.
WA Health is committed to
growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s
Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be employed in the WA public sector, you
must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in
Australia, or have a visa that allows you to live and work in
Australia for the period of your employment contract.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of
trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake criminal record 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.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the market competitive
salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may
include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11.5% employer
contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For
further information click
here
- Access to salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements.
Application
Instructions:
Applicants are requested to
apply online (www.jobs.wa.gov.au)
Applicants are advised to
submit the following documents and information:
- A statement demonstrating
your commitment, passion and readiness to undertake the
position of Chief Executive in the context of your knowledge,
skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of the
position, and the work-related requirements outlined in the Job
Description Form (no more than 3 pages).
- A comprehensive
curriculum vitae detailing your professional experience and
academic qualifications.
- The name and contact
details of 2 professional referees.
Closing date:
Monday 21 April 2025 at 4.00pm WST.
APPLICATIONS
RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
