Vacancy Reference No. 921270
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 and 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; 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: The role of the Director is to provide high level leadership on public health regulatory, emergency management, and medicines and poisons matters and to support the designated position of Chief Health Officer in meeting statutory requirements under the Public Health Act 2016 and providing advice to Government and the community about public health.
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:
- Lead the development and implementation of plans and procedures for the management of disasters that ensure minimal disruption to health services to Western Australians, while meeting the State’s commitment to providing support for the victims of disasters.
- Manage the health response to any disasters as the Director General’s delegate.
- Provide leadership in the development and management of medicines, poisons and public health legislation, regulation, workforce and planning.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the attractive salary our employees enjoy a 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 Denise Sullivan, Assistant Director General Public and Aboriginal Health, on telephone (08) 9222 2209 (not to be contacted for questions about lodging your application).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment 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). 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.
Applicants are advised to submit the following documents and information:
- Written statement demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the primary responsibilities of the position and addressing the 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.
Previous applications will be considered. If you want to update your application please submit a new application.
To apply for this vacancy now, please click here. or apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.