About the role
The Justice Health and Wellbeing Services (JHWS) business unit within the Department of Justice provides primary health, mental health, psychological support, and alcohol and other drug services to adult prisoners in Western Australia. Service delivery is underpinned by the principle of equivalence, which requires that prisoners have access to health care that is comparable to that available in the wider community.
Reporting to the Executive Director Justice Health and Wellbeing Service, the position is responsible for leading staff providing essential support services, including psychological, prison support, occupational health, disability, and other allied health services, to create and support a cohesive and comprehensive health care delivery model.
About the successful candidate
A proven strategic leader who has experience operating in a complex health service environment. You will have demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of building productive working relationships to gain support for and deliver successful health programs that improve patient outcomes. As an executive member, you will be a high performer with established capabilities to contribute to the strategic, business, operational and budget directions of JHWS.
Benefits and Opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Career pathway opportunities.
* Learning and development opportunity programs.
* Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
* Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible).
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Access to Government salary packaging arrangements.
* Professional development opportunities including study leave/assistance.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location-based allowances.
* Access to Senior Officer Vehicle Scheme (Subject to approval).
* Availability allowance (Subject to approval).
Why join the team?
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
Application deadline
Applications must be received before 2 February 2026 at 4:30pm.
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