Manager - Women's Health, Strategy and Programs

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?  Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing, and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.

This is a recruitment pool for a Fixed Term Full-Time Appointment with the possibility of extension while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave. 

The role is presently being considered for re-classification into a higher salary grade. Applicants will be informed of outcome during the recruitment process.

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 30 September 2026.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.  We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability.  If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Safiyah Salim on 0437 876 ***.

About this role

Position Profile: This position provides leadership and strategic management of key Women’s Health Public Health Issues,as the Head of the Women’s Health Strategy and Programs (WHSP) Unit in WNHS. You will provide overarching governance and management for WHSP’s financial, human, infrastructure/material, and information resources in key consultation with WNHS Executive Team and Clinical Leads. You will represent and provide advice to Department of Health, Health Service Providers and other Government and Non-Government agencies on policies, election commitments and other initiatives. As Manager, you will undertake other strategic leadership and management roles and responsibilities to improve women’s health and wellbeing in Western Australia, and liaise and collaborate with state networks and national stakeholders promoting women’s health strategies and services.

Area Profile

This role works out of a corporate office in 675 Murray Street, West Perth and travels to KEMH as required.

King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is the State's only tertiary maternity and gynaecological hospital and treated its first patients in 1916. Today more than 6000 births take place at the hospital every year and it is WA's only major referral centre for high-risk pregnancies. KEMH also has a state-of-the-art Special Care Nursery, designed to care for premature and sick infants.

KEMH also cares for approximately 5000 women with gynaecological conditions each year - from urological and cancer related problems to sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive disorders. 

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated, qualified, and passionate individual with excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain community networks. You will be a driven and innovative individual with strong leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as knowledgeable about women’s health issues. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference through your expertise and teamwork to deliver results. 

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.  During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging     
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements     
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements     
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. 

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Safiyah Salim on 0437 876 ***.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.  Watch this video to find out what they have to say. 

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.  If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your application should include: 

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.  

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

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.