Senior Leadership Role
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 3 years, with the possibility of extension(s).
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 44,000 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.
All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster vaccination when they are eligible) in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWD) (or its replacement), COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, and the Booster Vaccination (Restriction on Access) Directions (no 2) (or its replacement) (BVD), unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWD and/or BVD.
Position Profile: The Executive Director State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) is responsible for leading and implementing development of an integrated solution to deliver 24/7 monitoring and oversight of system-wide operations to deliver person-centred, equitable and seamless access to health care.
This role will require effective collaboration and integration with key stakeholders across WA Health, emergency response agencies and operations including WA Police, St John Ambulance and Royal Flying Doctor Service operation centres.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10% 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 (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For a confidential discussion: We encourage you to contact the Assistant Director General Clinical Strategy and Planning, Dr Robyn Lawrence on telephone (08) 9222 4301 (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, of no more than 3 pages, 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.
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL USING ONE OF THE METHODS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAGE PRIOR TO 4:00pm ON THE CLOSING DATE (PLEASE NOTE: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.