Please note the closing date for this vacancy has been extended.
VCID 897941
The Opportunity:
There has never been a more exciting time to work in the Intergovernmental Relations and Community Programs team at the WA Department of Health.
A focus on wide-ranging and high-profile national system reforms across aged care, disability and health have created extraordinary opportunities for the WA Health system.
The Community Programs team designs and delivers strategic programs at the interface of the hospital system and aged care, disability and broader health and community service systems, including programs that support timely discharge from hospital.
If you are passionate about leading high performing program delivery teams this is the job for you.
The Department of Health is looking to create a pool of suitable applicants to fill current and future vacancies. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About You:
To be successful in our team you will:
- Have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and experience leading teams;
- have a proactive and “can do” attitude, and an ability to see opportunities where others see challenges; and
- be able to manage competing priorities and challenging deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds bring to our workforce.
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 1985 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 vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2025.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11.5% 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 the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Amy McAllister on (08) 9222 4394.
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) by submitting a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and a statement of no more than 2 pages addressing the essential selection criteria below:
- Extensive experience and expertise in managing complex projects and project management systems and tools with the ability to meet project targets.
- Substantial experience in the planning, analysis, development and evaluation of project and program initiatives.
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively and advocate persuasively at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people and promote an effective team working environment.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strategic working relationships to achieve identified outcomes.
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with a high level of initiative and a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in identifying solutions to complex problems.
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. Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
