Relocation support available for successful Interstate and New Zealand applicants.

This is a fixed term full time vacancy, available for 5 years with the possibility of extension.

About the role

The Justice Health and Wellbeing Service delivers holistic, evidence-based and culturally responsive health care and wellbeing services for patients and clients across the Western Australian custodial estate. Delivering high-quality care in complex and restrictive environments, the Service encompasses primary health care; mental health care; alcohol and other drug services; psychological, prevention and wellbeing services; pharmacy services; allied health care and tertiary care referral services. With entry to prison marking the first opportunity for many of our patients and clients to receive health and wellbeing assistance, our Service acts as a crucial intervention point for a population with complex physical, mental and spiritual needs.

The Deputy Director Medical Services:

• works under the direction of the Director Medical Services (DMS) to monitor adherence to clinical policy, procedures and standards, providing assurance of the medical services delivered by health operations
• provides high level clinical and strategic support for the DMS to ensure high standard of clinical management and governance within prison health services
• supports the operational management, development and delivery of integrated best practice prison health services and provides clinical expertise to the Clinical Governance Advisory Committee and subcommittees on matters related to the medical profession
• is accountable for recommending evidence-based improvements, considering best practice to achieve improved health outcomes and efficiencies as appropriate
• provides clinical input to primary health care operations as well as providing clinical input on health needs analysis delivered by health operations and reviewing and recommending medical standards, clinical standards (including drug regimes) and evidence based clinical improvements
• provides strategic and operational support for the DMS for Population Health program management within Prison Health Services, maintaining an expert awareness of industry research, trends, issues and developments in relation to Population Health, at state, national and international levels and contributes to relevant organisation strategies

Eligibility

Qualifications – successful applicants must have:

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Postgraduate qualifications commensurate with clinical duties and medical administration role.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners, OR Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators or Post Graduate Health Management qualifications OR Masters of Public Health.

Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.

Benefits and opportunities

• Monday to Friday 80 hours a fortnight, excluding weekends and public holidays.
• Professional Development Allowance of $32,360 per year.
• On call allowance for rostered after hours on-call (Departmental mobile phone provided) with generous call back allowance payable if work is undertaken.
• 10 days Professional Development (PD) Leave or prorate equivalent and 2 days Public Service holidays where applicable.
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave accrual after seven years’ service or prorate equivalent.
• Free employee parking at site.
• 12% employer superannuation guarantee contribution (SGC) into a fund of your choice.
• Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Relocation assistance/allowance available for new employees relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible).

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing all the Job-related requirements contained in the Job Description Form. Please provide examples to support your claims.
3. Contact details of two referees, one being preferably your current or recent line manager

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered within the Perth metropolitan area during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Dr Helen Harris, Director Medical Services on 0461 324 977 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups and encourage people of these groups to apply.

Assistance for aboriginal job seekers and accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available at the Department of Justice. For more information around what help may be available please follow this link or reach out to the contact person named in the section above for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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