LOCATION: Western Australia

Want to live and work in the country and experience a different lifestyle?

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking applications from strong and experienced leaders who are seeking a new challenge and are focussed on wanting to make a difference.

If you are an adventurous individual who loves nature and outdoor living, then country WA is the place for you!

Western Australia has more hours of sunshine than any other Australian state, with blue skies for most of the year.  The weather ranges across the state from a semi-arid interior to a tropical north, while the southern half enjoys a Mediterranean-style climate. Enjoy an active lifestyle with a wide array of water and land-based sports, camping and fishing destinations and beautiful scenic beaches with pure white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water perfect for swimming and snorkelling. The sun sets on the west and if you’ve never seen a sunset over the ocean, WA will take your breath away. Not to mention that there are a lot less crowds and development compared to eastern coast beaches. Western Australia produces a wide array of world-class produce, including seafood, cheese and an emerging trade in black truffles. The State is home to nine wine regions, including world-renown vineyards in the South West and Great Southern regions. WA is a year-round working holiday destination!

Regional Director Medical Services (RDMS)
The RDMS provides high level clinical and strategic leadership, management and governance within the region. The RDMS provides professional leadership and governance for all medical practitioners within the region with a focus on medical workforce, patient safety and quality improvement, clinical service planning, medical education and clinical research. The RDMS develops the regional health network and progresses health reform strategy.

Director Medical Services (DMS)
The DMS role provides day to day operational management of medical services at a regional hospital site or subregional area to ensure safe clinical delivery. You will ensure and support Medical Clinical Governance and participate in continuous quality improvement within the hospital / subregion. You will also provide support to the Regional Director Medical Services in implementing regional strategic directions and will establish and maintain collaborative and functional relationships with Contracted Clinical Service Providers to ensure seamless and timely clinical care

Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Competitive salary packages – up to $623,074 p.a. (based upon location).
• Assistance with Australian work visas (if applicable).
• Attractive overseas and national relocation packages (discussions occur with regions once appointed).
• Flexible working and leave arrangements.
• Challenge yourself by experiencing greater clinical autonomy and responsibility in a supportive environment.
• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

There are many exciting opportunities available in both of these roles to truly make a difference in the following locations:

• Goldfields region 
• Great Southern region 
• Kimberley region 
• South West region 
• Midwest region
• Pilbara region
• Wheatbelt region

Suitable candidates must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), hold fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators or show demonstrated progression towards attainment, have health management experience including the ability to proactively plan, manage resources, influence change and team participation at a strategic level. You will also need to have knowledge of clinical governance within healthcare, including credentialing, scope of practice, clinical indicator management and safety and quality programs, demonstrated knowledge of professional issues and trends in the medical profession, with a focus on indigenous, rural and remote service delivery and have high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.

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.

Eligibility to Apply: : All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWAD), Residential Aged Care Facility Worker Access Directions (ACWD) and the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWAD and/or ACWD.

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.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with 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.

This Recruitment Pool is for Fixed Term appointments at full time and part time hours for 5 years with the possibility for extension(s).

This is an active “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until . 

Selection Criteria:

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the below key attributes:

1. Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner.
2. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators or demonstrated progression towards attainment.
3. Health management experience including the ability to proactively plan, manage resources, influence change and team participation at a strategic level.
4. Knowledge of clinical governance within healthcare, including credentialing, scope of practice, clinical indicator management and safety and quality programs.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of professional issues and trends in the medical profession, with a focus on indigenous, rural and remote service delivery.
6. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
7. Current knowledge of legislative obligations including Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Services, Occupational Safety and Health and Freedom of Information and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
8. Eligible for / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers licence.

Application Instructions:  

Applicants are advised to apply online via MedJobs position 11240 by providing the following documents:

1. A statement addressing above selection criteria listed on the attached Job Description Form.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae which summarised your experience and how you are able to meet the selection criteria listed above. Please list your regional location(s) in order of preference.
   

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. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. 

Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WACHS via the online MedJobsWA must be a WACHS approved supplier.

Enquiries are strongly encouraged and should be emailed to: WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au. Include a brief description of your experience, area/s of interest, any general enquiries and a contact telephone number so that we may arrange for the most appropriate person to call you as soon as possible.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 13/12/2022 4:00pm will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.