VCID No. 811016
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
There is one (1) permanent, full time vacancy available for filling from 24 April 2023. Appointments are eligible to be made over the life of the pool, to March 2024.
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.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records 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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/03/2024.
Position Profile:
The Strategy, Policy and Planning (SPP) Directorate is looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join the management team. The pool will be used for managerial roles in SPP span; the Office of the Executive Director, Sustainable Health Implementation Support Unit, System Policy, Planning and Risk Unit, Health Navigator and Child Safety Programs.
This pool is to establish suitable candidates for managerial vacancies across SPP over the next 12 months – specifically, driven individuals who are interested in leading WA health system strategic and reform priorities and support transformational change across the WA health sector. Roles will lead and empower teams, and provide advice to the WA health system executive, partners and stakeholders.
SPP managers will lead and oversee all aspects of project development and implementation across a portfolio of highly complex multi-disciplinary projects. This includes preparing business cases and project plans, establishing appropriate governance, identifying, allocating and managing resources, and meeting reporting requirements, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and in line with the established agency project management methodology.
Managers will also require demonstrated experience in financial, business and human resource management, and ability to provide expert strategic advice regarding current, evolving or emerging issues to facilitate executive decision-making and support achievement of organisational and broader government objectives.
Project management experience in the context of WA or other health sectors is desired, but not essential.
One permanent, full time vacancy is available in the Office of the Executive Director from April 2023.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
Selection Criteria: Please see below criteria, to be read in the context of the above Position Profile.
- Highly developed management and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplinary programs/projects at a strategic level, identifying interdependencies and leveraging resources to maximise efficiencies and achieve organisation outcomes.
- Highly developed critical, conceptual, and analytical thinking, including the ability to make decisions and develop solutions to complex problems.
- Provision of expert strategic advice and information including
- preparation of high level reports, briefs, business cases and project plans, including complex confidential information, issues and priorities; and
- effective written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal and negotiation skills to building and enhancing stakeholder relationships, influence, and facilitate co-operation and support.
- Demonstrated ability to manage financial, physical and human resources, including interpreting financial data and understanding financial reporting procedures, and leading and empowering teams.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Lauren Tognolini on 08 9222 2046.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
You are required to provide:
- Current resume which summarises your experience relevant to the advertised Position Profile and includes two (2) references.
- Statement in no more than 2 pages addressing the Selection Criteria.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
