Looking for a
leadership role where you can have a visible
impact?
In this rewarding rural leadership
position, you will lead a diverse health service spanning
hospital, residential aged care and community programs while
building strong relationships across the local community.
Enjoy
the professional challenge of leading multidisciplinary teams,
driving service improvement and influencing the future of
healthcare delivery, while experiencing the lifestyle and
community connections that make the Wheatbelt a great place to
live and work.
Position Profile:
Responsible for the effective management, development and
leadership of the health service to ensure best practice delivery
of hospital, aged residential and community based services.
Responsible for developing cooperative relationships with local
communities and organisations.
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.
Suitability
Criteria:
Suitability recognises that a range of
factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge,
abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational
requirements.
The suitability requirements below are derived from
the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to
determine your suitability for the role:
Demonstrates advanced
clinical leadership skills within an aged care environment,
delivering evidence-based care and achieving high-quality
clinical outcomes for residents and the community.
Leads and coordinates
multidisciplinary teams in diverse healthcare settings,
fostering collaboration, accountability and performance to
achieve service and organisational objectives.
Builds and maintains
effective relationships with patients, families, staff and
external stakeholders, using effective communication skills
that support quality care and positive service
outcomes.
Manages resources within
a healthcare service to ensure efficient operations and the
achievement of agreed strategic and service delivery
outcomes.
Applies knowledge of aged
care practice, legislation and regulatory requirements,
including Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work




Health and Safety obligations, to ensure compliant, safe and
person-centred service delivery.
Employee Benefits: In
addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range
of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further
information on superannuation
click here
Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working
arrangements
Flexible leave
arrangements
Other skilled and
location based allowances
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Kristie
Nottle on ***************or
******
Applicants are required to
provide:
A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3
pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what
you will bring to the role
A detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to
meet the position requirements
The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including
your current or most recent manager
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.
Further information about the role, including
key duties please see the Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian
work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may
be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency,
or visas that enable ongoing employment in
Australia.
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.




Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
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, applicants found suitable for
this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies
within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector.
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.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act ****, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

📌 Director Of Nursing – Health Service Manager (Northam)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Northam