Vacancy Reference No. 919847
Senior Executive Service (SES) Senior Leadership Role
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 5 years.
Exciting opportunity to lead, build and shape the future of the Western Australian health system.
The Department of Health, led by the Director General, has been established as the System Manager responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and performance of the Western Australian (WA) public health system to ensure the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, safe and timely health services.
The WA public health system employs approximately 43,000 dedicated staff who ensure the health wellbeing of the State’s population throughout the metropolitan, regional and remote areas of WA. The WA health system as a single health entity covers an area covering approximately 2.5 million square kilometres.
The foundations that underpin essential services to the community include: supporting our workforce; robust standards for the delivery of high-quality and safe care, and optimal patient and community experience; sound financial management and clinical performance; supporting our workforce; infrastructure and information and communications technology (ICT) delivery; and supporting and enhancing research and innovation.
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.
Position Profile: To be successful in this position you will be a committed, progressive and experienced leader with a proven ability to lead and inspire a sense of purpose and be able to think, act and focus strategically in order to:
• Be an integral member of the leadership team who provides and contributes to the Department’s strategic and operational plans, and manages the Department’s resources to ensure services are provided within budgetary, organisational and legislative controls, and aligned with the Department’s strategic direction and vision.
• Lead a large, complex and multi-disciplinary directorate to deliver efficient and effective corporate business and support functions across the Department to ensure the provision of quality, customer focussed services.
• Direct the development of department policies, procedures and systems to ensure that all accountability, legislative, government policy including public sector standards and other employer responsibilities are met.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
• 9.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation.aspx
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For a confidential discussion: Please contact Ms Angela Kelly, Assistant Director General, Purchasing and System Performance on telephone (08) 9222 4384 (not to be contacted for questions about lodging your application).
Application Instructions: Applicants are advised to submit the following documents and information on line (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants):
• Written statement demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the primary responsibilities of the position and the work related requirements (selection criteria) as outlined in the JDF
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• The name and contact details of two professional referees
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.
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