CRVCID No.
664469
WA Health is
embarking on an exciting journey of transformation. Do you have the
skills we need to be part of the leadership team of the WA
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Program?
Electronic Medical
Record (EMR) Program
EMR is a consumer-centred
program that supports healthcare providers to perform their roles
enabling safety and quality to be at the heart of care for every
consumer.
This Program has been
established to digitally transform WA Health’s clinical
information management systems by delivering a Statewide EMR
solution for WA Health. The EMR is identified in the WA Health
Digital Strategy 2020-2030 as the digital keystone to modernising
and improving healthcare across Western Australia.
The EMR Program will
incorporate changes to technology, business processes and culture.
It will take advantage of innovations in digital health care to
improve patient safety and quality of care for the Western
Australian community regardless of their location.
About the
role
We are looking for
an experienced and motivated Director Consumer
Engagement to join our diverse and highly skilled
team in contributing to the health of all Western
Australians.
This appointment
is for 2.5 years
with the possibility of
extension(s).
The Director Consumer
Engagement position will be critical in embedding the consumer
involvement in driving the planning, design, and implementation of
the statewide EMR Program. This role will work collaboratively with
the Health Consumers’ Council (WA) Inc and identified EMR
Chief Information Officer positions across WA Health to effectively
lead the inclusion of a robust consumer voice in the EMR
Program.
This position provides
strategic leadership by promoting and embedding consumer engagement
in all stages of WA Health’s EMR Program. This position
will be responsible and accountable for consumer leadership in
alignment with the
WA Health EMR Consumer Charter and ensures that consumer
codesign is embedded throughout the planning, design,
implementation, and evaluation the Statewide EMR. The EMR Program
has a focus on improved patient outcomes, medication safety and
efficiency and enhanced organisational
reform.
Please view the Job
Description Form attached which provides a full statement of duties
for the position.
This position will be based
in Perth. However, the incumbent may be required to travel to
remote and regional areas.
Key information for
applicants
Suitable
applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be
made until 31 December 2025. There is currently 1.0 FTE available
for appointment.
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.
WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a pre-employment health assessment,
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.
This position will initially
be established with Health Support Services as the employing
authority; however, the position will report to the Department of
Health (DoH) EMR Program Leadership. In the future, this position
may undergo a review for re-establishment within the DoH and be
re-classified against the Public Sector Award at the equivalent
level.
Benefits of working
with us:
- 11.5% employer
contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice.
- Access to generous
salary packaging arrangements
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Discounts with our
corporate partners
- Health and well-being
initiatives
- Employee Assistance
Program
For further information on
employee benefits, click
here.
For information on all other
entitlements, please refer to the
Industrial Agreement.
Want to know
more?
Please contact:
- Dr Hannah Seymour
(Clinical Director EMR) on +61 (08) 6373 2326 if you would
like more information about EMR or this role.
- Parveen Sidhu (Project
Manager EMR) on +61 450 765 924 or via email at
parveen.sidhu@health.wa.gov.au for recruitment and
process-related queries.
How to
Apply:
Please refer to the
attachments prior to preparing your application:
- Job Description
Form
- WA Health Applicant
Information Package
- A Guide to Addressing
the Essential Selection Criteria
Submit your application
online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the
bottom of this page. All applications must include
the following:
- Cover letter (1
page)
- Comprehensive CV
(maximum 8 pages) that highlights your experience,
skills, and key achievements relevant to the role in reference
to the Job Description Form, including the details of two
referees (one preferably being your current
manager).
- Selection
Criteria (maximum 3 pages) addressing the essential
selection criteria in the Job description Form.
Ensure you have saved your
documents in one of the following formats .doc, .xls, .pdf, .rtf or
.ppt. Please be aware that that .docx or .xlsx files
are not
accepted formats.
Please allow plenty of time
to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma
applications will not be accepted.
Virtual interviews may be
used as part of this recruitment process, if required.
Submitting your
application
Your application must be submitted online by
28 April 2025.
You must have a current,
valid email address to apply online and this email address will be
used by HSS to communicate with you.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS on 13 44 77
(select option 2 from the menu options) for immediate assistance
during business hours.
As the submission is system
generated, any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the
closing date cannot be accepted.
