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SalaryThis is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is the perfect place to start!
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS here.
Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) is recruiting for a Site Manager of Patient Support Services. Primarily based at Fremantle Hospital, this role directs and manages the delivery of Patient Support Services to ensure optimal service to customers at all levels within Fremantle Hospital and Health Service. This role is also accountable for the efficient and effective management and utilisation of the human, financial and physical resources of Patient Support Services and the Ladies Auxiliary volunteer group. Services managed by this position include Patient Catering (which also supports the Ladies Auxiliary Volunteer Group), Patient Support Assistants (PSA), Cleaning, Mortuary, Linen, Waste, Mailroom and Patient Transport.
The successful applicant also supports the Group Manager Patient Support Services by FSFHG leading, managing and implementing contemporary change management processes in order to achieve Divisional outcomes that align with the strategic goals of the organisation.
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.
Want to know more? Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Shivani Sharma at **************@health.wa.gov.au or on 08 6152 35***for further insight into the requirements of the role and application process - this particularly applies to applicants who have not had previous experience with government recruitment processes.
Fremantle Hospital (FH) is a 336-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality care of the elderly as well as mental health, rehabilitation, surgical and medical services. There are plans to grow the hospital into the future, increasing the capacity of its mental health services.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
- A copy of your current CV.
- A statement addressing all of the selection criteria in the provided Job Description Form (JDF).
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
- For further information click here.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
