Executive Director Patient Experience & Clinical ExcellenceSalary: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be offered.Location: PerthUnit/Division: East Metropolitan Health Service > Office of the Chief ExecutiveThis is a Fixed Term Full-Time appointment for 5 years.EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.Position Profile: This position is an integral member of the EMHS Area Executive Group (AEG) and contributes to decision making on whole of health issues. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction for patient experience and clinical excellence across EMHS and working closely with the EMHS Board, AEG and hospital sites in providing high level expert advice on key issues including patient and clinical excellence, internal audit, policy and risk. The position will also lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of EMHS external certification and accreditation process, as well lead consumer participation and engagement strategies across EMHS.Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women's, children's and neonates services.The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.Flexible working arrangements.Flexible leave arrangements.Other professional and location based allowances.For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Lesley Bennett, Chief Executive EMHS on .If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.Application Instructions: Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, 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: Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.Note: LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.