We are currently seeking an
innovative and solutions-focussed Executive Director Medical
Services to join our team.
The position is for a Fixed Term Full
Time appointment for up to 5 years, with the possibility of
extension(s).
Please note that an Executive search
may be undertaken for this process.
About the
role:
This position leads and is
accountable for the strategic direction and delivery of the WA
Country Health Service (WACHS) program for medical workforce,
medical education, medical reform and medicolegal within WACHS,
ensuring strong engagement across the organisation, with the aim of
fostering a capable, supported and sustainable
workforce.
This position works
collaboratively with the Executive Teams and clinical staff to
achieve the delivery of patient centred, high quality, value-based
health service to WA’s regional and remote population and
contributes to decision making on WACHS wide issues.
This position is expected to
provide high level clinical advice to the Executive, and to be
involved in leading reform and shaping the strategic direction for
WACHS.
Employee
Benefits:
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Other professional and
location based allowances
- As a WA Country Health
Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some
private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for
further details.
Area
Profile
WACHS is the largest country
health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the
world, providing health services to approximately half a million
people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two
and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation
comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public
hospitals, health services and health centres located
across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business
is the provision of quality, accessible health services to
country WA residents and visitors.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
We are committed to fostering
a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued
and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s
needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to
join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to
achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living
with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
For Further
Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact
Dirk Martinick dirk.martinick@health.wa.gov.au
(0466 722 857) or eunice.aung@health.wa.gov.au
(0458 833 110).
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.
Please note this recruitment
process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health
Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country
Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to
ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the
position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS
PEHA Policy for further information.
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.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online.
It is preferable for your referee
to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised
to write a statement addressing the selection criteria 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.
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.
