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 is the largest country health system in Australia and one of thebiggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprisesseven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located acrossrural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health servicesto 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:

1. 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.
2. Leads and coordinates multidisciplinary teams in diverse healthcare settings, fostering collaboration, accountability and performance to achieve service and organisational objectives.
3. Builds and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, staff and external stakeholders, using effective communication skills that support quality care and positive service outcomes.
4. Manages resources within a healthcare service to ensure efficient operations and the achievement of agreed strategic and service delivery outcomes.
5. 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 perks 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 professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Kristie Nottle on (08) 9881 0413 or [email protected]

Applicants are required to provide

- A statement addressing the suitability criteria above, 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 (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This

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