Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative and outcomes-focused Program Manager to join the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Transformation team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to NMHS's vision of being a transformative leader in healthcare while helping to drive innovative, high-quality and sustainable health services for Western Australians.

This is for Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time or Fixed Term Full-Time / Part-Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Job Share arrangements may be considered. There are up to five opportunities initially available.

What is our Program Manager Transformation role?

This is a key leadership role responsible for leading and delivering transformation, reform and service improvement initiatives across NMHS, supporting organisational priorities and improving outcomes for patients, staff and the community.

As Program Manager Transformation, you will play a lead role in the delivery of strategic transformation and reform initiatives that support NMHS’s priorities and vision for the future. This role works closely with executive leaders, clinicians and key stakeholders to plan, implement and evaluate complex programs that drive sustainable change, strengthen organisational capability and support NMHS strategic objectives.

The role provides leadership, direction and expert advice on transformation and change management, ensuring initiatives are delivered effectively and achieve measurable benefits. You will partner with leaders and teams to foster a positive change culture, support service redesign, and enable teams and leaders to successfully navigate change.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we expect our people to embody our values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity in everything they do.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Stable employment with professional and career development opportunities
• Generous paid leave entitlements
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Holly Landers on 0439 926 622 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Applicant Requirements 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A proven capacity to lead and support change management, transformation and reform activities, while positively influencing the delivery of strategic outcomes.
• Significant experience delivering complex health-related projects, including service redesign, reform and improvement initiatives, with a demonstrated ability to achieve results within established timeframes and performance expectations.
• Strong conceptual thinking, analytical capability and sound judgement, with the ability to address complex issues and develop practical, outcome-focused solutions.
• Highly developed communication, consultation and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including the ability to guide, support and develop teams while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

If you are passionate about driving meaningful change, improving health service delivery and contributing to NMHS's vision of being a transformative leader in healthcare, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of healthcare for Western Australians.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.  Your application should include:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the role
• Statement against the key Applicant Requirements listed in this advertisement (max 3 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing your experience and achievements relevant to the role (refer to the attached job description form)
• Referees - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

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

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

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. 

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.  We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact NMHS Human Resources at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

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

We look forward to receiving your application.