This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 24 months with the possibility of extension(s).
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: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Play a pivotal part in our transformation
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your leadership skills and deliver in a values based culture?
Health Support Services (HSS) provides a suite of technology, supply, human resources and financial services to the employees within the WA Health system – that’s over 45,000 customers across WA.
Our purpose is to ‘Support our customers to provide excellent health care’ and we want to be known for placing the customer at the heart of everything we do whilst always delivering on our commitments. Our four values act as principles that guide the way we work, how we make decisions and the way we behave:
- Think customer first
- We promise, we own, we do
- We will find a way
- We make a difference together
Over 90% of our employees believe they and their supervisor demonstrate the HSS values well, and over 70% feel strongly committed to HSS’s strategic objectives and know how their work contributes to these.
HSS has commenced a major business transformation to establish HSS as a modern shared services organisation and we’re looking for people to grow our team. Find out more about us www.hss.health.wa.gov.au
If you’re a natural collaborator who genuinely cares about the customer experience and is energised working in an agile, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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In our pursuit for gender diversity at senior levels and within the ICT Business Unit, Health Support Services encourages applications from women for this vacancy.
The role: We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and highly organised candidate into the role of Program Manager. As a member of the Health Support Services (HSS) Information Communication and Technology (ICT) business unit, the Program Manager will be responsible for delivering a complex Information Security project and managing the development and delivery of large ICT programs of work within HSS and the WA health system to ensure a standardised and best practice approach.
This is an exciting prospect for an energetic and innovative candidate to utilise their project management and cyber security skills to lead and inspire project teams; and implement strategies that drive performance improvement in project and program management, including the delivery of high-quality project management advice, training and support.
In addition, the successful applicant will have experience in Information Security strategy, design, and management; certifying that the governance framework guarantees the roles and responsibilities are aligned with business needs and risk is effectively managed and implementing and monitoring the project management methodology quality assurance reviews for compliance across HSS.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an ambitious and passionate professional to contribute to the development of quality health service delivery across the organisation. This will suit a candidate who can manage the demands of a fast paced, multifaceted operational environment contributing to the evaluation, development and implementation of policies, protocols and guidelines in support of governance initiatives.
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/Employees/Overview/
- 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.
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Applying:
Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form attached.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Tony Blott on 0437 511 204.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 1300 367 894 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). (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).
It is preferable for one referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria 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 EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.