Vacancy Reference
No. 720875
Lead
capital works and strategic infrastructure initiatives that
directly support the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare for
children and young people across Western
Australia.
This is
Permanent Full Time Position
About
the Role
The Child and
Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking an experienced leader
to join our team as Infrastructure Program
Manager.
In this
hands-on role, you will lead a team of Senior Project Managers and
multidisciplinary professionals and oversee planning and delivery
of a portfolio of complex, high-impact infrastructure projects
across CAHS with a focus on supporting and enabling high-quality
paediatric care.
You will
manage the full project lifecycle, from early concept development
and business case preparation through to delivery, commissioning,
and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently
and in alignment with clinical and operational
priorities.
Working
closely with executives, clinicians and external partners, you will
coordinate program workstreams including planning, risk management,
workforce coordination and change management. You will also
contribute to key governance forums, where your ability to
influence, negotiate, and navigate complex discussions will be
essential.
Some projects
are delivered in a live healthcare environment, requiring strong
stakeholder engagement and careful consideration of impacts on
patients, families and staff. Success in this role is measured not
only by project completion, but by ensuring operational teams’
transition seamlessly into new or upgraded facilities without
disruption to patient care.
Current
projects include:
- Medical
Imaging Equipment Replacement Program (MERP) inclusive of
imaging infrastructure
- External
cladding remediation works
- Acute
Mental Health Ward redesign
We are
seeking a leader with operational experience in complex
infrastructure projects in highly regulated environments who can
build a cohesive, adaptable team responsive to shifting project
demands.
About
Our Team
Our team
leads and delivers health infrastructure projects to enhance
clinical services for the Child and Adolescent Health Service
(CAHS), now and in the future.
We take pride
in ensuring facilities are safe, contemporary, and support
high-quality patient care. Projects are planned and forecasted
through our Infrastructure Program, aligned with the CAHS Strategic
Asset Plan, to meet current and future infrastructure needs and
deliver the best outcomes for children and their
families.
Some projects
are delivered in live environments, requiring close coordination
with facilities management, emergency management, infection
prevention, digital health, occupational safety teams, support
services as well as clinical teams to manage disruptions and ensure
smooth delivery. We value consumer feedback and incorporate
considerations for Aboriginal health and wellbeing, inclusion, and
health equity in line with CAHS strategic objectives.
How
to Apply
Applicants
are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Your ability to
meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the
recruitment process.
For your
written application please provide the following:
- A
statement addressing selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages.
- A
current resume which summarises your experience,
qualifications and how you can meet the position
requirements.
- Please
provide the name, email, and contact details of two
referees who can be contacted to provide a
reference. Referees should include at least one individual
who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We
will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting
your listed 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.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
For
Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to
contact Amy Bell, A/Director of Infrastructure and Facilities
Management, amy.bell@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 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.
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.
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.
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.
