Contribute to significant policy and governance reform
across PCHN and CAHS.
VCID
No. ******
This is a
Part Time (0.5 FTE), Fixed Term position for 12 months, with
possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Job share
arrangements will be considered.
Applicants
assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for
other vacancies within the team (within the next 12
months).
The PCHN
Safety, Quality and Performance team is evolving, with a strong
focus on supporting frontline care delivery, strengthening
contemporary governance and service improvement, and embedding
robust safety and quality systems across Perth Children's Hospital
and Neonatology (PCHN).
About
the Role
We are
seeking an experienced Senior Policy Coordinator
to lead and coordinate the development, implementation and review
of policy across PCHN.
Reporting to
the Director, Safety, Quality and Performance PCHN, you will work
closely with senior clinical and corporate leaders, governance
committees and CAHS colleagues to develop and implement
evidence-based policies that support safe, high-quality care and
align with legislative, regulatory and strategic
requirements.
A key focus
of the role for the first ***** months will be supporting the
development and implementation of a CAHS-wide policy strategy
including rationalising the existing policy suite, identifying
duplication and opportunities to streamline processes, and
strengthening governance and accountability for policy development,
implementation and review.
This is an exciting opportunity to help
deliver a streamlined and contemporary policy framework that
supports compliance, reduces duplication and enables consistent,
evidence-based practice.
You will
bring a strong process and improvement mindset, working with
stakeholders to understand the rationale for change, identify
practical solutions, build support and translate policy
requirements into consistent practice.
Key
responsibilities include
Leading
the development, review, implementation and evaluation of PCHN
policies, frameworks and governance processes.
Working
with policy owners and senior stakeholders, providing expert
advice on policy development, governance, compliance and
implementation.
Identifying and managing
policy risks, compliance requirements and opportunities to
strengthen governance.
Supporting alignment
with NSQHS Standards, legislative requirements and
accreditation readiness.
Leading
policy improvement initiatives, including the development,
implementation and evaluation of change
initiatives.
Building
policy capability through education, consultation and expert
guidance.
Preparing high-quality
reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders,
governance committees, CAHS and WA Health.
Representing PCHN at
relevant forums and building strategic relationships to support
best-practice policy development.
About
You
If you have
experience leading the formulation, development, implementation and
evaluation of complex policies, frameworks or governance processes,
together with a strong understanding of policy governance,
compliance and the practical application of standards and
legislative requirements, we encourage you to
apply.
About
our Team
Our team




works in partnership with the PCHN directorates (Medical, Surgical,
Allied Health & Neonatology), clinical teams and CAHS colleagues to
support safe, high-quality care.
We lead and coordinate work across
clinical governance, accreditation readiness, quality improvement,
clinical incident and risk management, policy, safety and quality
performance reporting and system-wide learning.
Through
engagement with our workforce and consumers we ensure that our
patients and their families are active partners in their healthcare
journey and contribute to the continuous improvement of our
services.
We are committed to fostering a culture of learning,
continuous improvement and innovation, identifying emerging trends,
evaluating best practice and implementing practical solutions that
strengthen patient safety and improve outcomes for children, young
people and their families.
We are
looking for collaborative and motivated, improvement-minded people
who can build strong relationships, support PCHN and CAHS to
deliver on safety and quality priorities, and help drive practical,
sustainable improvements across PCHN.
How
to Apply
Applicants
are requested to apply online ().
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online.
This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Your ability to
meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the
recruitment process.
For your
written application please provide the following:
A
statement addressing selection criteria 1, 3, 4 and
5 as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3
pages.
(View the applicant information package and Job
Description Form (JDF) attached for more information, including
the selection criteria).
(Please
note that examples of how you have applied your skills,
knowledge and experience help to demonstrate that you have met the
selection criteria).
A
current resume which summarises your experience,
qualifications and how you can meet the position
requirements.
Please
provide the name, email, and contact details of two
referees who can be contacted to provide a
reference.
Referees should include at least one individual
who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.
(We
will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting
your listed referees).
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you
to contact Lauren
Bell on ****** or
******** *** with any specific questions related to
this role.
Help
in submitting your application: If you experience
technical difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Eligibility:
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.
Sponsorship is not
currently available for this position.
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.
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition,
we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA
Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy.
As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Chance Act **** applies to
this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
encouraged to apply.
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.
About
CAHS
The Child and
Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service
provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the
State's only dedicated health service for infants, children, and
young people.
CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children's
Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over
**** employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward
Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than
160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan
area.
For further
information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please
click here and
for further information regarding CAHS' services, please
click here
CAHS
values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy
communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace
culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.
During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
Support
for your interview process
CAHS is
committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access
needs of all applicants.
If you require any reasonable adjustments
to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your
inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS
Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
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.

📌 Senior Policy Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth