AddressThis is a recruitment pool for a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and /or permanency.
There is currently one (1) full time appointment available for an immediate start.
This position is located in Shenton Park.
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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Position Profile: We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and passionate person to the position of Manager, Board and Policy Governance.
This critical position has primary oversight of the management and coordination of the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Board’s governance and operations, and is also responsible for the strategic leadership of an effective whole of organisation corporate and clinical policy framework system.
This role also provides high level strategic analysis and advice to the WACHS Board, Executive and Committees on governance, assurance and Policy activities and matters (including relevant legislative and accreditation requirements).
To be successful in this role, the applicant must have:
- Demonstrated experience in providing high level secretariat support to a Board or Executive Committee within a complex organisation.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a senior level, in particular leading a team to address and achieve organisational objectives and needs.
- Experience in the development and management of strategic policy at an organisational level.
Any successful applicant must also be able to travel regionally within Western Australia up to five (5) times per calendar year as part of the WACHS Board’s regional engagement program.
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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/10/2025.
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.
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):
- 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
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Brooke van Blommestein on 0419 796 ***.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to:
- Write no more than a two (2) page statement addressing the three (3) selection criteria highlighted in the above position profile within this job advert; 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 is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
