VCID No. 950376
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointments.
This is an exciting senior role available in the Information and System Performance Directorate with the opportunity to be a part of a team working on large, system-wide health data collections, addressing key priorities focused on delivering patient-centred, high quality and financially sustainable healthcare across the State.
About the role
The Manager, Data Management leads a dynamic, high-performing and broadly experienced team responsible for the development, implementation and management of core data collections and registries for the WA health system. In so doing the Manager ensures data collected is comprehensive, contemporary and fit for purpose in continuing to meet local and national requirements.
The Manager, Data Management provides expert advice to the Director and Senior Executive regarding current, evolving and emerging data management issues and trends to support high-level decision making and system wide projects with an essential data management component. Additionally, this position leads data management discussions and initiatives at a State and national level, working closely with clinical, executive and administrative teams on strategic priorities and robust programs of mutual interest.
The successful candidate will join the wider team within the Information and Performance Governance Unit at an exciting time, with opportunities to help drive and shape the Department’s workplans and outcomes, both immediately and in the coming years.
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: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
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 31/10/2025.
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 Tim Nelson on (08) 6373 1881.
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 are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.
