SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) SENIOR LEADERSHIP ROLE
Fixed Term, Full Time appointment for a period of up to 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 55,000 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 successfully oversee the purchase of services from Health Services Providers across the WA health system. You will be the key interface between WA Health and the providers ensuring effective and consistent approaches which meet State Government budgeting and funding procedures and requirements and purchasing and resource allocation processes.
You will be innovative, collaborative and flexible, comfortable in working on multidimensional and complex issues with a wide range of key stakeholders. You will be outcomes-focused based on leading by example with a resilient and positive approach to issues resolution.
The Assistant Director General contributes to the overall strategic leadership and management of the Department of Health through participation as a member of the WA Health Executive and deputises for the Director General as required.
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.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10.5% 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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For a confidential discussion: Please contact Jennifer Grove, Gerard Daniels on telephone (08) 9322 0888 or at jenniferg@gerard-daniels.com (not to be contacted for questions about lodging your application).
Application Instructions: Applicants are advised to submit the following documents and information online (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, outlining the skills, experience and abilities that make you suitable for the role in the context of the job requirements and ‘what we are looking for’ as outlined above
- A comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relevant to this position
- 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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 13 44 77 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.