Chief Information Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our values-based, high performing organisation.
Play a pivotal part in our transformation journey.
If you’re a natural collaborator who genuinely cares about the customer experience and is energised working in an agile, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
About this opportunity
We are seeking an innovative and committed candidate for the position of Chief Information Officer.
As a member of the HSS Executive, reporting to the Chief Executive, this role will be responsible for leading the transformation and modernisation of ICT within HSS and the WA health system and be a key contributor to the strategic direction and management of HSS. The successful candidate will also play a role in creating a high-performing and modern shared services organisation, to support our customers to deliver excellent healthcare.
To be successful in the role you will be required to:
- lead and manage ICT operations to provide a system-wide ICT service to customers, which delivers a modern, secure, integrated, supported and user-friendly ICT platform for public health care services in Western Australia;
- oversee the management of the $140M HSS ICT operating expenditure and a team of more than 370 FTE;
- support the successful delivery of major ICT programs and projects; and
- work alongside the senior executive team and ensure productive relationships are developed and maintained throughout the ICT Business Unit with the key internal and external stakeholders.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a dynamic and energetic individual to lead and manage HSS’ ICT Business Unit to deliver a modern, secure, integrated and user-friendly ICT platform and be a key contributor to the development of quality health service provision. This will suit a candidate who is passionate about ICT leadership, stakeholder management, working closely with an executive team and someone who can manage the demands of a fast paced, multifaceted operational environment.
Further information about this position
This is a fixed term full time appointment for five (5) years.
The Job Description Form (attached) provides a full statement of duties for the position.
If you would like to know more about this position, responsibilities and expectations, please contact Rob Toms on 08 6444 5890 or email alison.mann@health.wa.gov.au
How to apply
If this role is what you are looking for, apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page and provide a:
- covering letter (no more than 3 pages) that demonstrates you have the skills and experience we are looking for (as outlined in the Job Description Form JDF) with particular focus on the essential selection criteria (also outlined in the JDF);
- comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
- the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held in the week commencing 22 November 2021.
Please note that contemporary recruitment and selection techniques, including an executive search and psychological profiling, may be used throughout this recruitment process.
About Health Support Services
Health Support Services is the shared service centre for the WA health system. HSS provides a suite of services to support WA public hospitals and health services and almost 50,000 WA health staff. Our services include:
- information, communication and technology services (ICT);
- procurement and supply;
- workforce services including payroll, recruitment and appointment and workforce data; and
- financial services
Our purpose is to ‘Support our customers to provide excellent health care’ and we want to be known for placing the customer at the heart of everything we do whilst always delivering on our commitments.
Our four values underpin everything we do at HSS and act as principles that guide the way we work, how we make decisions and the way we behave:
- Think customer first
- We promise, we own, we do
- We will find a way
- We make a difference together
We are progressing a major business transformation to establish HSS as a modern shared services organisation and we’re looking for people to grow our team. It is an exciting time in the health sector and a defining one for HSS. Find out more about us www.hss.health.wa.gov.au
Commitment to Diversity
HSS is a proud member of the Diversity Council Australia, an independent not-for-profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace across Australia.
We are committed to creating a diverse and dynamic workplace that embraces and values differences. We value the variety of unique experiences, qualities and characteristics our people possess, which is representative of the customers and community we work within. We encourage people who are representative of the diverse community of Western Australia to apply for this position.
Other information for applicants
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at HSS for up to 12 months.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to:
- provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be considered for permanent positions in the WA public sector;
- provide evidence of the their COVID-19 vaccination status: and
- undertake a criminal record screening, a pre-employment health assessment and integrity check as part of the appointment process. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Lodging your application
Your application must be lodged online by the specified closing date. Please note, that you must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used by HSS to communicate with you.
As the lodgement is system generated, any submissions
on, or after, 4:00pm on Monday, 15 November 2021, cannot be accepted.
If you experience difficulties while applying on-line, please contact HSS on 13 44 77 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.
