- Support the planning
and delivery of our infrastructure needs.
- Achieve tangible
outcomes from concept to completion.
- Contribute to
healthier futures for our young patients.
We
currently have 1 FTE available as a fixed term full time or part
time position (minimum 0.5 FTE) (12 months) with possibility of
extension and permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through
this process will be considered for future vacancies (within the
next 12 months).
CRVCID No. 731150
About the
role
We
are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Project
Manager to join our dynamic Infrastructure
team.
Reporting to the Program Manager, you will
oversee a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the
Child and Adolescent Health Service’ (CAHS) facilities. These may
include Perth Children’s Hospital and community health buildings
throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
In
this role, you will work closely with clinicians and leaders from
each directorate to establish collective priorities for delivery
according to the funding cycle with a mission of creating
environments that enable inclusive practice and support diverse
needs within our communities.
Projects within your portfolio are all delivered
in a “live” healthcare environment, which requires significant
stakeholder engagement, a keen understanding of operational
priorities, and consideration for the impact on consumers and
staff.
The
ideal candidate will have sound team leadership experience. Your
ability to build a strong and cohesive team that is responsive and
adaptable to shifting project demands will be key to success in
this role.
Your
key responsibilities will include:
- Providing high level support
and expertise in all aspects of project management from concept
and business case development through to project delivery and
evaluation.
- Advising on infrastructure
projects and programs aligned with the CAHS Strategic Asset
Plan and Minor Works Program.
- Managing redevelopment
programs to budget, ensuring timely funding allocation and
executive-level reporting.
- Developing project
documentation and leading prioritisation processes, securing
necessary endorsements.
- Allocating resources per
prioritisation outcomes and ensure projects are scoped for
successful delivery.
- Collaborating with project
managers and consultants to estimate costs and timelines,
ensuring design alignment with CAHS requirements.
- Overseeing and managing the
PCH Art Collection.
If
you have strong leadership and project management expertise in
infrastructure or healthcare settings, with excellent stakeholder
engagement and negotiation skills we encourage you to
apply.
About Our
Team
CAHS
Infrastructure team lead and deliver health infrastructure projects
to better enable clinical services. Across our health service, we
seek to ensure facilities meet the needs of our young patients and
their families, now, and in the future. These projects range from
minor works through to large capital works managed in partnership
with the Department of Housing and Works.
Projects are identified and forecast as part of
our Infrastructure Program and in alignment with the CAHS Strategic
Asset Plan to ensure facilities are well managed, and current and
future infrastructure needs are met.
CAHS
currently have a number of projects with timelines until
2030.
How to apply
We
welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the
bottom of this page. Your application should contain the
following:
- A current resume of
no more than 3 pageswhich summaries your experience
and achievements.
- The name, email and contact
details of two referees who can be
contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact
you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees).
- A statement addressing the
selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages
Within the application system you will
be presented with the following question. Please review the
Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached
Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response.
These question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and
experiences in detail, with a generous word limit
of 500 words for your response.
- Please provide an
example where you have lead a project for a customer within a
complex environment.
- How did you ensure that
the customer’s expectations and milestones were
met?
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.
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form.
For
Further job related Information: We encourage
you to contact Hereward Holmes - Program
Manager, Infrastructure, on 0424 585 935 or Hereward.Holmes@health.wa.gov.au with
any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your
application: If you experience technical difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility: Australian
citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public
sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by
individuals on visas that allow working rights within
Australia.
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.
WA
Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination
in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In
addition, we are 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.
About
CAHS
The
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the
leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western
Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for
infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service
areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community
Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
(CAMHS).
With
over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King
Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of
more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan
area.
For
further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please
click here and
for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please
click here
CAHS values: To achieve
our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS
is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
Support for your interview
process
CAHS
is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the
access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable
adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support
your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the
CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You
can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated
confidentially.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
