Are you an experienced nursing leader seeking
a rewarding opportunity in a supportive rural community?
Kununoppin Health Service, located in the Eastern
Wheatbelt just 248km from Perth, is looking for a dedicated
Director of Nursing – Health Service Manager to
lead our committed and passionate team. As a multi‑purpose site,
the hospital delivers a broad range of essential services,
including emergency care, comprehensive aged care, inpatient
services, and community‑based healthcare. In this role, you will
provide leadership across diverse care settings, supporting both
immediate clinical needs and long‑term community
wellbeing.
This is a unique opportunity to make a
genuine difference in regional Western Australia. Apply now and
lead with purpose.
About the
OPPORTUNITY
This position is responsible
for the effective management, development and leadership of the
health service to ensure best practice delivery of hospital, aged
residential and community based services.
This role is responsible for
developing cooperative relationships with local communities and
organisations.
To be successful in
this role, you will have…
- Advanced clinical skills
and previous experience in working within an aged care
environment
- Ability as a
leader/coordinator in diverse team environments
- Communication skills and
proven ability to build and maintain relationships
- A commitment to providing
best practice aged care
- Commitment to delivering
clinical services to the community and achieving high quality
outcomes
- Experience in the
management of financial, human and physical resources, and the
achievement of agreed strategic outcomes.
- Knowledge of legislative
obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and
Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on
employment and service delivery
- Possession of current ‘C’
or ‘C (a)’ class drivers licence
Want to know more
about this role?
To learn more about the role,
please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Michelle Baines on 0477 753
050 or
michelle.baines@health.wa.gov.au
What we
offer
The Western Australian Country
Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an
amazing range of benefits:
- Paid Study
Leave
-
Generous Salary Packaging
Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a
range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday
living expenses
- Up to $2650 on
meals and entertainment
- Access to novated
vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle
expenses
- WACHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible
work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12% Superannuation
Guarantee
- As a WA Country Health
Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some
private health care funds, please see attached flyer for
further details.
Area Profile
The Wheatbelt region spans
155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and
language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in
the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the
region offers extensive opportunities. Health services include
emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and
allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative,
rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health
promotion, and child, school, and community health services.
District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along
with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure
comprehensive care across the region. With a strong community
spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for
living, working, and exploring.
Learn more about living and
working in country WA by visiting our website at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
How to
Apply: Applicants are requested to apply
online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following
information as part of your application:
- A detailed CV that
clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
- A cover letter outlining
your suitability for this position
- A 2–3 page maximum
document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job
Description Form (JDF)
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one
to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
If you experience 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.
This vacancy is subject
to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For
further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment
process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health
Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country
Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to
ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the
position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS
PEHA Policy for further information.
We are committed to fostering
a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued
and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
Diversity
Statement
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 high-quality health
service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across
all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Subsequent
Vacancies
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
