Manager Health Funding Innovation And Evaluation

VCID No. 883973

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointments.

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. 

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: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 

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 31/05/2025.

Job summary:

Are you a passionate advocate for Australia’s world leading public health systems and the need for evidence-based decision making to build their sustainable future?  Does high value care and maximising patient outcomes excite you?  Are you a health professional looking to apply your knowledge of the sector to new and innovative approaches to funding and commissioning of health services?  Are you someone with a passion for developing and evaluating economic and pricing models?  Or are you all of the above?

We are looking for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to drive this work now and into the future. If this is something that appeals to you, this could be the position for you!

The Department of Health has an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of exploring and implementing reform to health care funding and Evaluation throughout the WA Health System. Consistent with the recommendations of the Sustainable Health Review and the Independent Review of WA Health System Governance, this position will focus on the development and implementation of innovative funding and commissioning approaches that underpinned by robust evaluation frameworks to support decision making.

The Manager - Health Funding Innovation and Evaluation is a newly established position will lead an exciting body of work to deliver value for money, efficiency and sustainability for the WA Health System. 

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 salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 
  
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Michael Moltoni on (08) 9222 0***.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).   

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages 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.