CRVCID 727018
This is a permanent full-time appointment for 75 hours per
fortnight.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
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 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 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.
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 options remain valid for a period of
twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate
endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile: We are looking for a talented
and driven individual to join the Strategy, Policy and Planning
(SPP) directorate management team, who is interested in driving
transformational change across the WA health sector. The
Manager will lead project development and implementation across a
range of health reform, strategic planning and system-wide
projects.
Current bodies of work include supporting implementation of the
Sustainable Health Review and Child Development Services Reform
programs, strategic health planning, system-wide risk and programs
to support the health needs of at-risk populations – all driving
improvements for effective and efficient functioning of the WA
health system and ultimately achieving better health outcomes for
Western Australians.
Sustainable Health Implementation Support Unit
(SHISU)
SHISU provides comprehensive, robust and strategic program
support that assists the Minister and health reform program
stakeholders to deliver system-wide change for the benefit of the
community.
SHISU supports and coordinates:
- implementation of the 30 Recommendations of the Sustainable
Health Review (SHR)
Final Report. The SHR prioritises delivery of
patient-centred, high quality and financially sustainable
healthcare and seeks to drive a cultural shift to focus on
prevention, equity and care closer to home, supported by a
modern healthcare system
- the mobilisation of the Child Development Services Reform
Program, which includes implementation of an ambitious reform
agenda representing a significant step forward in ensuring
children in WA who have a developmental delay or concern
receive timely access to supports and services
- monitoring and reporting of the delivery of the WA Health
Election Commitments to the relevant Ministers.
SHISU takes a leading role in planning and supporting
implementation of the reform agenda by driving the program
governance, reporting, resourcing, assurance and evaluation, and
transformational change approaches. SHISU is focused on supporting
reform programs centred on embedding foundational priorities;
Aboriginal health, improving the health of people from Culturally
and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and low socioeconomic status
communities, reforms for older people, those with disabilities and
children and young people, and improved service delivery in rural
and remote communities.
SHISU also supports several partnership initiatives and pilots
to deliver health reform priorities, including partnerships with
the WA Council of Social Service, the Aboriginal Health Council of
WA, and the Women’s Legal Service of Western Australia.
Strategic, Social Health Policy (SSHP)
The SSHP encompasses programs to drive strategic policy reform
through collaboration with partners and robust governance and
program management to enable systemwide change for at risk
populations including children and young people, and victim
survivors of family and domestic violence (FDV).
The SSHP seeks to deliver the following objectives:
- System level leadership policy and reform on matters
related to social determination of health.
- Development, implementation and oversight of Memorandum of
Understandings and Bilateral Schedules across agencies to
prioritise the health needs of children at risk.
- Strategic direction, evaluation, extension and expansion of
Health Navigator Pilot Program.
- Contribution, development and implementation of
Whole-of-Government and systemwide reform, strategies and
programs related to FDV and sexual violence.
- Implementation of recommendations of the Royal Commission
into Institutional Responses of Child Sexual Abuse and National
Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Note: The SSHP Program encompasses bodies of work required to
implement key recommendations of the Royal Commission into
Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and this work may
involve handling sensitive information.
System Policy, Planning and Risk (SPPR)
The SPPR team is responsible for leading and
coordinating systemwide strategy, planning and risk for the WA
Health system. SPPR leads development of the systemwide WA Health
Strategy, establishment of an integrated planning and reporting
framework, and development of a systemwide approach for risk.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great
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 on
superannuation click
here
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements.
Who are we looking for?
Key skills for a Manager in SPP include:
- Extensive leadership experience and ability to lead and
empower a team.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and communications
skills, including working in partnership across
agencies/sectors to deliver a common goal.
- Ability to provide strategic and influential advice to
facilitate decision making and convert strategy into
practice.
- Highly developed project management skills including
expertise in developing, managing and evaluating projects.
For further job-related information: We
encourage you to contact Tarlie De Cinque on 08 9222 6870 or
natarlie.decinque@health.wa.gov.au
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on
13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please submit the following by the closing date, in the
context of the ‘Position Profile’ and ‘Who are we
looking for?’ in the advert:
1. A maximum 2-page statement addressing the below
criteria:
- Expertise in developing, managing, and evaluating projects,
demonstrating a high level of initiative and a proven ability
to provide innovative thinking in identifying solutions to
complex problems. Where applicable, include examples of
projects in a governed, complex and/or reform environment.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills,
supporting the provision of expert advice and information
including preparation of high-level reports, briefs, business
cases, and project plans.
- Effective interpersonal communication, and negotiation
skills to facilitate co-operation and stakeholder engagement,
and to lead and manage people and promote an effective team
working environment.
2. A curriculum vitae which
summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the
position requirements and includes contact details of two
professional references.
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.
This recruitment process may involve further assessment via
interview.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
