CRVCID.
710760
This is 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,
led by the Director General, has been established as the System
Manager 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 59,000 dedicated staff who ensure the health
and 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 of approximately 2.5
million square kilometres.
Position
Profile: The role of Deputy Director General, Public
and Aboriginal Health Division | Chief Health Officer requires a
committed, progressive and experienced executive leader to
undertake a strategic leadership role in shaping the delivery of
Public and Aboriginal Health whilst also being the Chief Health
Officer for the Western Australian community.
The Deputy Director General,
Public and Aboriginal Division | Chief Health Officer will provide
high-level leadership and vision for public health in Western
Australia and will have experience in public health programs at the
State or National Level.
The role requires strong
capability and engagement with technical experts and leaders across
government and the broader health sector. The Deputy Director
General, Public and Aboriginal Division | Chief Health Officer is
required to be proactive and systematic in dealing with complex
problems and has an innate ability to understand and operate in a
government environment.
The Chief Health Officer is
the government’s spokesperson on matters relating to public health
and must have a confident public persona, excellent judgement,
communication skills, and the ability to be trusted.
The successful applicant
will have a proven track record in executive leadership in a large,
complex organisation and possess a wide range of expertise
including:
- Significant clinical
experience to lead system-wide public health reform initiatives
to promote good health in the community; preventing diseases
and managing health risk.
- Strong
communication, stakeholder management and negotiation
skills
- Ability
to inspire and drive high-performing teams
- Proven
analytical, strategic and problem-solving
skills
Selection
Criteria: Please refer to the attached Job Description
Form for further information.
About Us:
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 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.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the market competitive
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.
Application
Instructions:
Applicants are requested to
apply online (www.jobs.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are advised to
submit the following documents and information:
- A
statement demonstrating your commitment, passion and readiness
to undertake the position of Deputy Director General, Public
and Aboriginal Health Division | Chief Health Officer in the
context of your knowledge, skills and experience relevant to
the responsibilities and work-related requirements outlined in
the Job Description Form (in no more than 3 pages).
- A
comprehensive curriculum vitae detailing your professional
experience and academic qualifications.
- The
names and contact details of two (2) professional
referees.
Please note: an executive
search will be undertaken in conjunction with this
advertisement.
For a confidential
discussion relating to the application and recruitment
process: Please contact Pam Lubrainschik – Ccentric
Consulting on +61 (0)452 295 088 or paml@ccentric.com.au.
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.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Closing
date: Friday 23 January 2026 at 4.00pm WST.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
