Director Allied Health

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Allied Health leader ready to join the team at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital & Neonatology (PCHN)? If so, then this is the pinnacle you’ve been waiting for. Reporting directly to both the Chief Executive, CAHS and the Executive Director, PCHN this senior Allied Health role leads and provides strategic direction for allied health professionals across CAHS. The role is responsible for providing advice on patient care, priorities and workforce models as well as managing the operations of allied health services across PCHN. Representation on behalf of CAHS and PCHN on matters relating to whole of health service planning, delivery and reform is also an important element of the role.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the services are sustainable, provided within budget, and are underpinned by the principles of best practice. They will also support ongoing service enhancement and innovation, while promoting and facilitating integration across the care continuum.

The position requires a proven track record in professional leadership at a senior level, as well as evidenced experience in the management of clinical services in a large complex acute healthcare setting; and demonstration of where you have successfully achieved high-quality patient outcomes and operational efficiency. You will also possess exceptional stakeholder management capability across a diverse range of people and excellent communication and negotiation skills; and a strong ability to effectively collaborate with executive and management teams across the Health Service.

About Directorate:

Allied Health Services at CAHS & PCHN is all about Paediatric & Neonatology and across all Allied Health specialties. We are a team of approximately 570 and many of our team are involved in various innovation & research projects. In partnership with other professional groups, Allied Health services play a key role in care planning, multidisciplinary teamwork & discharge planning for all children we care for at PCHN. As the only tertiary Paediatric hospital in Western Australia, PCHN offers a variety of state & tertiary level services to grow your experience.

About us:

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology, Community Health & Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.

This is an opportunity to be part of a world-class, dynamic health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

To find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please

Employee Benefits

CAHS offers a number of employee benefits including:
including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options. * Flexible leave arrangements and benefits.

• Professional development opportunities and study leave.
• Values based work culture
• Staff wellbeing focus

Information

Contact Tony Dolan, Executive Director, PCH&N on phone 0466 434 037:

• Organize an informal meeting
• Arrange an onsite or virtual visit
• Chat on MS teams
• Talk with a future team member
• Or email Tony Dolan on tony.dolan@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply 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.

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
• A statement addressing the selection criteria as per the Job Description Form.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• The names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which should be a current supervisor.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact Sharn Tutt, A/Manager Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email: