Job opportunity

  This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointments.

Opportunities are available across the following districts:

Applicants are required to nominate their three district preferences by ranking in order of preference.

Applicants will also be asked to indicate whether they are open to being considered for alternative locations if they are not successful for their preferred districts.

Appointment may require travel or redeployment within and between districts at the same classification level.

Position Profile:

Strengthening Local Health Services (SLHS) reform strengthens local leadership and decision‑making across WA Country Health Service, improving outcomes for patients, services and the health system.

The reform introduces District Directors to lead district health services, strengthen service performance, workforce accountability and community partnerships, and support more connected, place‑based care. These roles report to the relevant regional Executive Director and form a key part of the new district management structure.

Appointments are expected to commence from mid-August 2026, subject to recruitment timeframes.

Applicants with relevant experience and interest are encouraged to apply for this opportunity if they are seeking a district leadership role.

In the future there will be many new, other senior district management positions available for interested staff with relative experience. This includes conceptual Director Health Programs, Manager Corporate Services, and Manager Facilities.

Key Responsibilities

District Directors lead and manage operational health services across their district, using a place‑based approach to deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Supported by WACHS clinical and corporate programs, and 24/7 virtual access to clinical and operational expertise, they ensure effective care coordination and a seamless patient journey.

• Management of the integration and coordination of local and district services to ensure delivery of safe, sustainable and quality local and virtual services.
• Strategic and operational leadership and governance for the WACHS health services within their district.
• Engagement with the community, other health providers and non-health agencies through connected and collaborative partnerships.
• Strengthening specialist support to the health district and advancing place-based care by partnering with clinical and corporate program leaders to ensure consistent standards.
• Demonstrating commitment to organisational values, safety, quality improvement, and adherence to the Code of Conduct, policies, standards and legislation.
• Accountable for district governance and assurance.

While the District Director will focus on the ongoing SLHS design, during the course of appointment, new and existing positions to be aligned will begin reporting to the District Director.  Subject to further design and approval, the following may be included but is not limited to:

• Director(s) Nursing and Midwifery/Health Service Manager (if and as applicable)
• District Director of Nursing and Midwifery
• District Director of Medical Services
• Director Health Programs (Resp. Mental Health, Aged Care, Allied Health, Aboriginal Health)
• Manager Corporate Services
• Manager Facilities and Services

Essential Criteria

1. Extensive experience leading, initiating and improving healthcare (or related) service delivery outcomes within a complex environment.
2. Significant experience in strategic and operational stakeholder engagement including consumers with the ability to build strong partnerships and negotiate across a wide range of entities.
3. Significant experience leading and managing teams with a focus on building capability, team performance, achieving results and agreed outcomes.
4. Highly developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and mitigate risks to achieve business results.
5. Sound understanding of current issues in the public health system, including rural and equity of access issues.

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Colette Young via email at Colette.Young@health.wa.gov.au 

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

Applicants are required to:

1. Submit a resume, including two referees (maximum 3 pages).
2. Submit a cover letter including a summary of your experience, relevant to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) (maximum 2 pages).

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.

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.

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.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2027.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
 
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 generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

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).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.