VCID NO: 683717
Senior Executive Service (SES) Senior Leadership Role
This advertisement is for a fixed term full time appointment for five (5) years.
Exciting opportunity to lead, build and shape the future of the Western Australian health system.
The Department of Health is 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 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.
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 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.
Position Profile: The Executive Director Health Infrastructure provides strategic leadership and accountability in the management and oversight of the WA health system Asset Investment Program (AIP) and the governance, planning and assurance of the WA health State Asset Plan (SAP).
This includes providing leadership to program Taskforces and the development of system governance and assurance frameworks and policies to ensure effective implementation of projects with transparent review and monitoring.
The position will work with Health Service Providers and key government agencies to ensure the timely and effective delivery of key outcomes.
Selection Criteria: Please refer to the attached Job Description Form.
PLEASE NOTE: The attached JDF is currently undergoing a change management process and represents proposed changes to infrastructure delivery. The proposed JDF will be finalised following the completion of the consultation period with staff. Applicants will be advised of any further changes to the JDF arising from the consultation period that may impact the position.
Job Related Enquiries: We encourage you to contact Rosie McKay on (08) 6143 5351 for any general enquiries, or Jodie South, Deputy Director General on (08) 9222 4255 for role-specific queries.
Application Instructions: Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum three pages) and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees must also be provided.
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.
All 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 is system generated. Any submissions on, or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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