Vacancy Reference No. 730801
This is a Fixed Term Full time appointment for 5 years with the
possibility of extension.
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 of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate
endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile:
The Executive Director, Office of the Director General provides
leadership, direction and high level strategic and policy advice to
assist the Director General in discharging their accountabilities
as system manager.
The Executive Director engages with and influences key senior
stakeholders and develops strategic partnerships with the Minister
for Health, Chief Executives of Health Service Providers (HSPs),
public sector agencies, professional groups, and the private sector
in order to implement the Department’s objectives as System
Manager.
The Position manages systemwide risk and strategic issues and
provides advice to the Director General and Deputy Director
Generals on critical issues, opportunities and risks for the system
to improve the effective and efficient functioning of the WA health
system and ultimately achieve better health outcomes for Western
Australians
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
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you
to contact Christine McGhie on 08 9222 4002.
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).
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the
selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed
curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are
able to meet the position requirements. 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
