Vacancy Reference No. 714720
This is a appointment for Full Time
Fixed Term appointment or Full Time Permanent appointment at 75
hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
We currently have positions
available, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
WA Health embraces diversity and is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service.
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.
Position Profile:
As a member of the Leadership Team, actively contributes to the
strategic direction and works with senior leaders and key
stakeholders to coordinate the development of WA Health budget
submissions through the State Budget cycle and negotiate funding
outcomes with the Department of Treasury and Finance. Core
functions include leading a high performing and agile team
undertaking financial modelling, strategic budget analysis and
advice and developing associated models and frameworks to inform
resourcing. This critical role blends strategic foresight,
technical depth in finance and people leadership to drive effective
budget strategy supporting the WA health system to respond to the
evolving funding policy landscape and agenda.
About you: To be successful in this role we require you
to be:
- Strategic - able to charter the path through complex
problems and conflicting interests to drive the strategic
agenda and achieve results
- A trusted advisor - able to successfully build trust with a
broad range of senior internal and external stakeholders and
able to effectively negotiate with clear purpose to achieve
mutually beneficial outcomes.
- An effective people manager - experienced in providing
leadership and hands on direction to deliver required results
by setting a clear direction, empowering and motivating
others
- Self-motivated - able to demonstrate initiative and work
collaboratively to review and continually drive improvement and
manage risk
- A skilled communicator - able to simplify the technical
complexity and present messages in a clear and logical manner
both verbally and in writing.
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.
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.
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 on superannuation
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 Magda Korecki on 0455 994 829.
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 covering letter outlining
their suitability for this position and 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.
