Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes
and improves the health of its people and
community?
This
vacancy is for Permanent Full-Time appointment.
What is our Senior Respiratory Scientist in
Charge role?
This role
provides leadership and oversight of the respiratory laboratory and
respiratory scientists including strategic service planning,
management of human and financial resources, and developing and
maintaining clinical processes and policies. This position will
work closely with the Chief Scientist and Head of Department to
develop and maintain a strategic vision and achieve strategic goals
for respiratory function services in Pulmonary Physiology &
Sleep Medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and in the
NMHS.
While your
qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your
values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure
our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will
be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position while upholding our values.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and
consideration will be given to flexible work options, where
operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
- Generous
salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional
and career development opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
Want to know more about this
role?
We encourage
you to contact Jonathon Poh directly on (08) 6457 4837 or by email
jonathon.poh@health.wa.gov.au
to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
We think you’ll like it
here
Our
employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch
this video to find out what they have to say.
Ready to join our
team?
Applicants are
required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough
time to complete the online application process and attach your
documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
The JDF is
attached for reference. Your application should include:
- A statement
addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as
outlined in the attached JDF)
- A
comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to
this role.
- 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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a
fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your
entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the
contract.
WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the
above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses
the recruitment decision.
North
Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity
and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of
belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community
and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those
we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of
Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this
role.
NMHS is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to
achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We
welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support
reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any
access needs or require adjustments to participate in the
recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction
Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement
is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the
closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your
application.
This
document can be made available in alternative formats on
request.
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Metropolitan Health Service 2025
