At WA Country Health Service (WACHS), our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Every day, more than 12,000 employees deliver healthcare to communities across one of the largest and most diverse health services in the world. Behind every clinician, every hospital and every health service is a workforce supported by exceptional people leaders.

We're looking for outstanding HR leaders to join our Workforce Services Branch within the People, Capability and Culture Directorate to help shape the future of workforce strategy, organisational capability and leadership across regional and remote Western Australia.

These are exciting opportunities to influence organisational strategy, partner with Executive leaders and make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of country communities.

Whether your strengths lie in corporate services, regional operations or supporting remote health services, we'll work with you to identify the portfolio that best matches your experience, leadership style and career aspirations.

About the Role

As a Manager HR Business Partnering, you will be a trusted strategic advisor to Executive and senior leaders, leading the delivery of contemporary HR services that enable our people and our organisation to thrive.

You will lead high-performing HR teams, build strong partnerships across the organisation and deliver innovative workforce solutions that improve organisational capability, workforce performance and employee experience.

Working as part of the WACHS Workforce Leadership Team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of People, Capability and Culture while supporting leaders to navigate complex workforce challenges and drive positive organisational change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic HR leadership and partnering with Executive and senior operational leaders.
• Leading and developing high-performing HR Business Partnering teams.
• Delivering workforce planning, organisational development and people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Providing expert advice on complex workforce, employee relations and organisational matters.
• Leading workforce projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Building trusted relationships across WACHS to influence outcomes and strengthen organisational capability.
• Driving a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability and high performance.
• Contributing to the strategic leadership of People, Capability and Culture across WA Country Health Service.

Why Join WACHS?

This is more than an HR leadership role.

It's an opportunity to influence the future workforce of one of Australia's largest health services while making a meaningful contribution to rural and remote healthcare.

You'll enjoy:

• A strategic leadership role with statewide influence.
• The opportunity to shape contemporary HR practice.
• Working alongside passionate Executive leaders.
• Meaningful work that directly improves healthcare outcomes.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging and attractive employment benefits.
• Ongoing leadership and professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture.

About You

You are an experienced HR leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.

You enjoy partnering with senior leaders, leading through complexity and developing high-performing teams. You bring credibility, sound judgement and a collaborative approach, together with a passion for delivering exceptional people outcomes.

Suitability Criteria

In line with the Public Sector Commissioner's Instructions, applicants should demonstrate their capability in the following areas:

1. Strategic HR Leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead contemporary HR services and develop workforce strategies that improve organisational capability and business performance.
2. Partnering and Influencing – Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and provide strategic, evidence-based advice that supports informed decision making.
3. Leadership – Demonstrated success leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and values-based workplace culture.
4. Workforce Expertise – Demonstrated understanding of contemporary workforce practice, employment legislation and complex people matters, with the ability to deliver practical and sustainable workforce solutions.
5. Critical Thinking and Continuous Improvement – Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, think strategically and implement innovative solutions that improve organisational performance.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A current Curriculum Vitae.
• A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the five Suitability Criteria.

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 

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 a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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