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Form of workThis is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 5 years with the possibility of extension(s).
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Applicant Requirements:
This role leads the development and delivery of a network of publicly funded health services across WA’s most northern region. As the Regional Director, you will ensure the safe and effective management of health services and district hospitals for WACHS in the Kimberley.
To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate your strategic leadership experience within a dynamic and complex health service environment. You will have a passion for making a difference to the provision of rural and remote healthcare, with a strong focus on Aboriginal healthcare. This will be supported by your commitment to work collaboratively with stakeholders and service partners to deliver regional health services that meet the needs of the community and improve health outcomes.
Your ability to actively support and promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare will be vital to your success. As a role model for future leaders, you will have a proven track record of building the capacity and capability of nursing staff and other teams. You will be skilled in people management, with the ability to coach and develop a large and dispersed workforce. This will be complemented by your strengths in communication, leadership, negotiation and adaptability.
If you have this skillset and are dedicated to supporting healthier country communities, this may be the role for you.
Application Process:
Please ensure you structure your application as follows:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your experience and achievements aligned to this role.
- A covering letter (of no more than 2-3 pages) that addresses the ‘Applicant Requirements’ detailed above in this advert.
- Names and contact details of two (2) referees, it is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager.
Please be advised an executive search may be used to supplement the recruitment campaign.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors. Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
- As a WA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Rob Pulsford on 0419 952 ***.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
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.
