VCID
No: 709263
Senior Executive
Service (SES) Senior Leadership Role
This
advertisement is for a fixed term full time appointment for
five (5) years.
Exciting
opportunity to lead, build and shape the future of the Western
Australian health system.
The
Department of Health is responsible for the overall strategic
direction, management and performance of the Western Australian
(WA) public health system to ensure the delivery of
high-quality, sustainable, safe and timely health
services.
The WA
public health system employs approximately 55,000 dedicated
staff who ensure the health wellbeing of the State’s population
throughout the metropolitan, regional and remote areas of WA.
The WA health system as a single health entity covers an area
covering approximately 2.5 million square kilometres.
Position
Profile: The System-wide Governance and Reform unit
integrates key governance functions and reform initiatives into
a single, cohesive entity under the leadership of the
Department of Health, acting as the System Manager. This unit
comprises four distinct workstreams: Work Health and Safety;
Board Assurance and Health Executive Service; Policy Frameworks
and Projects; and System-wide Classifications.
We are
seeking a strategic, capable, and experienced leader to oversee
the System-wide Governance and Reform unit. The ideal candidate
will possess senior leadership and management experience within
a complex governance environment. This role requires driving
reform through successful project delivery, supporting the
Minister for Health in matters related to statutory board
functions, and providing high-level strategic advice to guide
system-wide governance in alignment with legislative
requirements, policy frameworks, and broader government
priorities.
Further
information about the position and the selection criteria is
included in the Job Description Form.
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 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 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.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary
our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may
include (in line with operational requirements):
• 12%
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
For a
confidential discussion: Please contact Megan Inglis,
Executive Director Governance and System Support on 0400 989
110 or Megan.Inglis@health.wa.gov.au (not to be contacted for
questions about lodging application)
Application
Instructions: The Department’s values
are an integral part of how we do business, and we expect all
successful candidates to demonstrate they are the right
cultural fit with a positive can-do attitude and alignment with
our values should be incorporated into your application. Your
ability to meet work-related requirements and Departmental
Values will be assessed throughout the recruitment
process.
Apply now by
submitting the following documents to and information online at
www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au.
Applicants
are advised to submit the following documents and
information:
• Written
statement of no more than three pages demonstrating your
knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the primary
responsibilities of the position and the work-related
requirements (selection criteria) as outlined in the
JDF.
• Current
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• The name
and contact details of two professional referees.
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. If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for
immediate assistance during business hours.
Any
applications on, or after, 4.00 pm will not be
accepted.
