Vacancy Reference No. CRVCID721537
This position 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 Deputy Director General, Chief Operating Officer Hospitals
(COOH) will be a dedicated Executive role within the Department of
Health, established as the System Manager function, responsible for
driving system-wide performance, accountability, and strategic
alignment across the State’s public health system. Reporting
directly to the Director General, the COOH will lead the activation
of governance frameworks, oversee Health Service Provider (HSP)
performance, and ensure delivery of high-quality, efficient, and
accountable health services in line with government priorities.
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:
- Ability to drive real time operational performance
- Proactively inspire and drive high-performing teams
- Ability to think through complexity and formulate
solutions
- Leading adaptively
- Dynamically sense the environment
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form for further
information.
For a confidential discussion relating to the
application and recruitment process: Please contact
Jennifer Grove at Gerard Daniels on 0438 066 013.
Please note: An executive search will be
undertaken in conjunction with this process.
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 employed in
the WA public sector, you must be an Australian citizen, have
permanent resident status in Australia, or have a visa that allows
you to live and work in Australia for the period of your employment
contract.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff
in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake criminal record 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
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 motor vehicle allowance
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to email their application to Jennifer
Grove at jenniferg@gerard-daniels.com.
Applicants are advised to submit the following documents and
information:
- A statement demonstrating your commitment, passion and
readiness to undertake this position in the context of your
knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the
responsibilities of the position, and the work-related
requirements outlined in the Job Description Form (no more than
3 pages).
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae detailing your
professional experience and academic qualifications.
- The name and contact details of 2 professional
referees
Closing date: 13 April 2026 4.00pm WST.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
