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:
Demonstrates advanced clinical leadership skills within an aged care workplace, 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 excellent 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
Career 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
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or
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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 ).
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.
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.
Thisvacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
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 (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Western Australia