VCID No. 812240
At the Department of Health, we are proudly working together for a healthier Western Australia.
Our vision is a WA health system that delivers safe, high quality and sustainable services that support and improve the health of Western Australians.
About Corporate Services
Corporate Services is a key enabler for the Department in achieving our mission to lead and steward the health system. The ICT and Security function plays an integral role in planning and implementing strategies, policies and procedures that govern the management and maintenance of information technology and security services to meet corporate security standards and guidelines, ensuring optimum performance.
Your new role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person to lead the ICT and security function for the Department of Health, within the Corporate Services function. In this role you will provide leadership, advice and strategic management of information technology, information management, cyber security and digital service assurance for ICT systems and services managed by the Department.
This position leads the development and ongoing management of the strategic roadmap for the Department’s business systems and solutions, ensuring effective and efficient utilisation of ICT to meet strategic business objectives.
Your remit also includes cyber security, taking carriage of cyber initiatives, advising senior stakeholders on emerging threats, overseeing the detection, identification, reporting and control of security incidents and representing the Department on cyber security committees and working groups.
Please view the Job Description Form (JDF) found above which provides a full statement of duties for the position and the selection criteria for the role.
Why join our team?
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 a disability.
WA Health supports flexible work 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.
Benefits of working with the Department of Health
In addition to the great salary, we offer you a 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
- Health and well-being initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program
Want to know more?
Please contact Julia Evans, Director Corporate Services on 0439 935 007 during business hours if you would like to discuss the role and the team you’ll be working with (not to be contacted for questions about lodging your application).
Are you ready to apply?
To be successful with your application, you are required to:
- Provide evidence of your Australian citizenship or permanent residency (to be considered for permanent positions in the WA public sector).
- 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.
- We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Application and interview support
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please contact Julia Evans, Director Corporate Services on 0439 935 007 during business hours.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
How to apply
You’ve heard from us, now we’d like to hear from you.
You will need to provide:
- a written statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
- names and contact details of two professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
The Department’s values are an integral part of how we do business and alignment with our values should be incorporated into your application.
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.
Submitting your application
Submit your application online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.
Ensure you have saved your documents in one of the following formats .doc, .xls, .pdf, .rtf or .ppt. Please be aware that that .docx or .xlsx files are not accepted formats.
Please allow plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
Your application must be submitted online by the closing date above. You must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used to communicate with you.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS on 13 44 77 (select option 2 from the menu options) for immediate assistance during business hours.
As the submission is system generated, any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm cannot be accepted.
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 throughout the health service for up to 12 months.
