Do you
want to be a part of a pioneering team to promote and improve the
oral health of children throughout our community in Western
Australia?
We
are seeking highly capable program manager to join our Smiling
Starts Program team rolling out this ground-breaking health
initiative across WA.
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment
for up to 18 months, including the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency.
About Smiling Starts
The Smiling
Starts Early Childhood Dental Program is an initiative of the
Government of Western Australia (WA). Smiling Starts is the newest
program delivered by Dental Health Services (DHS) and completes the
suite of programs designed to improve the health of all West
Australians across their lifetimes.
Smiling Starts
will provide free, universal access to child-friendly oral health
care that improves the oral health experience and overall wellbeing
of West Australia’s youngest children, their families and
Carers.
In partnership
with dedicated health professionals, caring communities’ and
statewide health service providers/ key stakeholders, Smiling
Starts delivers oral health education, screening for oral disease
and minimally invasive oral care in a fun, interactive and
age-appropriate format, delivered in safe, welcoming spaces helping
parents and carers feel confident about caring for their child’s
smile- because a healthy smile is a superpower everyone
deserves.
For more
information about the Smiling Starts Program, please visit our
website: Smiling
Starts
About
the role?
The Program
Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Smiling
Starts Program by providing strategic and innovative leadership to
the program’s development and delivery. The Program Manager, as
part of the Smiling Starts leadership team, prioritises and manages
resource allocation for the management, facilitation, coordination,
and implementation of the Smiling Starts.
The Program
Manager also ensures Smiling Starts stays true to its purpose to
deliver care in the way that best supports children, families, and
communities by monitoring and guiding how the program is delivered
across all zones.
Working across
program development and delivery sites, in this role you will
partner with stakeholders, influences decision-making, and
transforms ideas into outcomes that enhance community experiences.
This role is suited to someone who thrives on complexity, brings
people together, and is motivated by delivering real and lasting
change.
While your
qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your
values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure
our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be
assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position while upholding our values.
What we
offer
NMHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given
to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In
addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range
of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and
Benefits)
including:
-
Professional and career development opportunities
-
Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
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Diverse and inclusive culture
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The position includes opportunities for short term regional
travel to help bring Smiling Starts to children and families in
communities across WA.
Want to know more about this
role?
We encourage you
to contact Catherine
Alford, DHS Executive Team, on (08)93130505 to
discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
We think you’ll like it
here
Our
employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch
this video to find out what they have to say: Smiling
Starts - 'Day in the life of'
video
Ready to join our
team?
Applicants are
required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so
allow enough time to complete the online application process and
attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties,
please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
The
JDF is attached for reference. Your application should
include:
- A Cover
Letter (max 6 pages) explaining why you are applying
for this role and providing examples to demonstrate your
knowledge, experience and skills in the areas
of:
- o
Experience in managing financial, physical and human
resources.
o Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal,
written communication and negotiation skills including
substantial experience in liaising and negotiating with
multiple stakeholders.
o Evidence of high-level initiative and
problem-solving skills including conceptual and analytical
ability with demonstrated ability to provide innovative
thinking and identifying solutions to complex
problems.
-
A detailed Resume which sets out your
qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this
position.
-
References - the names and contact details of
two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to
have been a recent supervisor.
Eligibility to
Apply: To
be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary
evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the
period of the contract.
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.
North
Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity
and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of
belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community
and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those
we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of
Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this
role.
NMHS
is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to
achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the
social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have
disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace
adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or
require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at
email nmhs.taln@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your
application.
This
document can be made available in alternative formats on
request.
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North Metropolitan Health Service 2026
