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Hello, are you… An
innovator? A problem solver? A team player? A customer focused
thinker? Committed to helping others? Interested in contributing to
the health of all Western Australians?
This
is an exciting time for HSS and we’re looking for adaptable,
motivated, and resilient people to join our growing
team.
Before you
read this job ad, please note, HSS can make reasonable adjustments
to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview
process. If this is relevant for you, please refer to the contact
details under the ‘Application and Interview Support’ section of
this job ad.
About
HSS
As the
Western Australian Government agency providing corporate shared
services to the state’s public health system, HSS provides a suite
of financial, ICT, procurement and supply, and workforce services
to more than 65,000 employees across WA’s public health services
and hospitals.
Put simply,
we work behind the scenes to ensure the WA health system runs
smoothly.
Whether you
work in our corporate offices, at our customers’ sites, or at our
warehouses Boorda and Jindakoort located in Jandakot - we are
one united team of over 1,500 people.
Our vision is
to provide great services to our customers, be a valued partner,
and support the health of all Western Australians. We seek to
achieve this by delivering on our purpose of supporting our
customers to provide excellent health care.
Find out more
about us www.hss.health.wa.gov.au
Your new role
We are
seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person for the
role of Director, Office of the Chief
Executive.
This is a
rare Permanent Full Time appointment opportunity to join the HSS
Executive Team.
As a member
of the HSS Executive Team, and the leader of the Office of the
Chief Executive Business Unit, you will be responsible
for:
- contributing to the
strategic direction and management of HSS and working
effectively as a member of the HSS Executive to drive culture,
engagement and excellence in customer service
delivery;
- supporting the HSS Chief
Executive with strategic priorities and ensuring the smooth
administration of all Chief Executive activities;
- providing leadership of
HSS core governance functions, including driving strategic
governance planning, direction, efficiency and
effectiveness;
- managing
and oversight of key relationships across the WA health system,
including ministerial and parliamentary liaison activities;
and
-
leading
and managing the Office of the Chief Executive Business
Unit which is responsible for:
- HSS internal
risk, compliance and audit functions in accordance with
statutory provisions of the Financial Management Act
2006 (WA);
- HSS corporate
communications, which includes media liaison and annual
reporting; and
- the smooth
operation of the HSS governing board and all compliance
requirements associated with HSS as a Board Governed
health service provider.
Please view
the Job Description Form (JDF) attached which provides a full
statement of duties for the position.
If you thrive
in a fast paced, multifaceted working environment, and are eager to
contribute to our purpose of supporting our customers to provide
excellent health care, we would love to hear from you.
Why
join our team
Be part of an
organisation that enables you to make a meaningful contribution and
positively impact the community in which we live.
We’re guided
by five values in everything we do at HSS – in the way we work, how
we make decisions and the way we behave:
- We put
our customers at the heart of what we do
- We value
and care for each other
- We
promise, we own, we do
- We will
find a way
- We make
a difference together
At HSS, we
embrace diversity and believe that our best services come from a
workplace where varied perspectives and experiences are welcomed
and encouraged.
We are
committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce and
encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal
people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of our
LGBTQIA+ community, women, youth and mature age.
HSS is
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.
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.
Benefits of working
with HSS
In addition
to a competitive salary, we offer you a 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 generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexible
working and leave arrangements
- Discounts with our
corporate partners
- Health
and well-being initiatives
- Employee
Assistance Program
- Other
professional and location-based allowances.
Want
to know more?
Please
contact Nicole Hynes, Executive Assistant to the CE, on 08 6373
4289, to arrange a time to speak with the Chief Executive, if you
would like to discuss more about the role and team you’ll be
working with.
Are
you ready to apply?
To be
successful with your application, you are required to:
- 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).
- Undertake a criminal
record screening, working with children check (if required for
the role), a pre-employment health assessment and integrity
check, as part of the appointment process. We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
Application and
interview support
If you have
any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully
participate in the application and interview process, please
contact the HSS Work, Health and
Safety team.
If you are an
Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application,
please contact
Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
How
to apply
You’ve heard
from us, now we’d like to hear from you.
Submit your
application online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the
bottom of this page. You will need to provide:
- a cover
letter of no more than 2 pages that succinctly demonstrates you
have the skills and experience we are looking for (as outlined
in the JDF), with particular focus on the selection criteria
(also outlined in the JDF);
- a
comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to
this role; and
- the
names and contact details of 2 professional referees. It is
preferable for one of your referees to be your current
supervisor or manager.
Please allow
plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and
proforma applications will not be accepted.
Submitting your
application
Your
application must be submitted online by Friday 22nd May 2026. You
must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this
email address will be used by HSS to communicate with
you.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS
on 13 44 77 (select option 2 from the menu options) for immediate
assistance during business hours.
As the
submission is system generated, any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm cannot be accepted.
Other
information for applicants
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it
may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during
this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at
HSS for up to 12 months.
Thank you for
considering a role with HSS.
