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Senior Project Manager - Digital Delivery
Salary: HSO Level G9 $148,216 - $153,151 p.a pro rata
Location: Perth Children's Hospital & Perth CBD
Unit/Division: Perth Children's Hospital > Digital Health
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00016788
Closing Date: 2026-02-09 4:00 PM
Attachments:
About CAHS.pdf
Applicant Information Package.pdf
JDF - Senior Project Manager 00016788 G9 Jan 2026.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf

Reference No. 716129

Contribute to a healthier future for our children and adolescents!

 This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Fixed Term Full Time with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have a full time (1.0 FTE) opportunity available as a permanent full time, or fixed term full time position.

About the Role

We are seeking proactive and skilled Senior Project Managers to join our dynamic Digital Delivery team.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will work closely with diverse clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, leaders and vendors to plan, design, and deliver digital health solutions that support safe, effective and efficient care.

Current programs include the Medical Imaging Replacement and Equipment Program (renewal, replacement and decommissioning of digital health technology and clinical equipment), and the building completion and commissioning of the WA Children’s Hospice (Sandcastles - Boodja Mia).

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex initiatives aligned with statewide healthcare strategic objectives. You will manage large-scale projects aligned to CAHS strategic directives and statewide programs, working independently or leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve agreed outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working in collaboration with key staff to plan and manage projects in accordance with timeframes, scope, cost and quality with consideration for the appropriate governance and approval processes.
  • Creating accurate and succinct project documentation and reports aligned with established project governance frameworks.
  • Identifying, managing, reporting and escalation of key risks and issues
  • Ensuring accurate record keeping of project meetings and communications.
  • Engaging with a range of professionals including ICT, business users, governance bodies, clinical and non-clinical teams as well as consumers, as appropriate to deliver the desired project outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and prior experience in strategic planning, change and risk management within a project context and experience working in projects across multiple service delivery areas or entities.

Experience in digital project delivery is preferred. Consumer engagement experience and an ICT background are both beneficial but not required. 

About our Digital Delivery Team.

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Digital Delivery team lead and deliver projects which better enable seamless delivery of services across CAHS. Our Digital Delivery project portfolio is determined through CAHS Digital Health and Statewide governance, and in alignment with the CAHS Strategic Plan.

Our team design and implement technology solutions and provide support to clinical and administrative end users across various digital systems, platforms and infrastructure including patient management systems, scheduling software, virtual and telehealth services, mobile health applications, imaging software, laboratory, and pharmacy management systems.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

  • A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
  • A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
  • The name, email and contact details oftwo referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Within the application system you will be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response.  This question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words for your response. 

  1. Please provide an example where you have supported or lead a project for a customer within a complex environment.
    • How did you ensure that the customer’s expectations and milestones were met? 

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.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

For Further Job Related Information: 

We encourage you to contact Hereward Holmes - Program Manager, Digital Health, on 0424 589 935 or Hereward.Holmes@health.wa.gov.au  with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 June 2026.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 

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Position Title
Senior Project Manager - Digital Delivery

Agency
Child and Adolescent Health Service
Salary
HSO Level G9 $148,216 - $153,151 p.a pro rata
Location
Perth Children's Hospital & Perth CBD
Unit/Division
Perth Children's Hospital > Digital Health
Work Type
Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00016788
Closing Date
2026-02-09 4:00 PM
Position Title
Senior Project Manager - Digital Delivery

Location
Perth Children's Hospital & Perth CBD
Work Type
Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00016788
Salary
HSO Level G9 $148,216 - $153,151 p.a pro rata
Closing Date
2026-02-09 4:00 PM
Description

Reference No. 716129

Contribute to a healthier future for our children and adolescents!

 This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Fixed Term Full Time with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have a full time (1.0 FTE) opportunity available as a permanent full time, or fixed term full time position.

About the Role

We are seeking proactive and skilled Senior Project Managers to join our dynamic Digital Delivery team.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will work closely with diverse clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, leaders and vendors to plan, design, and deliver digital health solutions that support safe, effective and efficient care.

Current programs include the Medical Imaging Replacement and Equipment Program (renewal, replacement and decommissioning of digital health technology and clinical equipment), and the building completion and commissioning of the WA Children’s Hospice (Sandcastles - Boodja Mia).

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex initiatives aligned with statewide healthcare strategic objectives. You will manage large-scale projects aligned to CAHS strategic directives and statewide programs, working independently or leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve agreed outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working in collaboration with key staff to plan and manage projects in accordance with timeframes, scope, cost and quality with consideration for the appropriate governance and approval processes.
  • Creating accurate and succinct project documentation and reports aligned with established project governance frameworks.
  • Identifying, managing, reporting and escalation of key risks and issues
  • Ensuring accurate record keeping of project meetings and communications.
  • Engaging with a range of professionals including ICT, business users, governance bodies, clinical and non-clinical teams as well as consumers, as appropriate to deliver the desired project outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and prior experience in strategic planning, change and risk management within a project context and experience working in projects across multiple service delivery areas or entities.

Experience in digital project delivery is preferred. Consumer engagement experience and an ICT background are both beneficial but not required. 

About our Digital Delivery Team.

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Digital Delivery team lead and deliver projects which better enable seamless delivery of services across CAHS. Our Digital Delivery project portfolio is determined through CAHS Digital Health and Statewide governance, and in alignment with the CAHS Strategic Plan.

Our team design and implement technology solutions and provide support to clinical and administrative end users across various digital systems, platforms and infrastructure including patient management systems, scheduling software, virtual and telehealth services, mobile health applications, imaging software, laboratory, and pharmacy management systems.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

  • A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
  • A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
  • The name, email and contact details oftwo referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Within the application system you will be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response.  This question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words for your response. 

  1. Please provide an example where you have supported or lead a project for a customer within a complex environment.
    • How did you ensure that the customer’s expectations and milestones were met? 

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.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

For Further Job Related Information: 

We encourage you to contact Hereward Holmes - Program Manager, Digital Health, on 0424 589 935 or Hereward.Holmes@health.wa.gov.au  with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 June 2026.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 

Attachments

About CAHS.pdf
Applicant Information Package.pdf
JDF - Senior Project Manager 00016788 G9 Jan 2026.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf


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