Director Clinical Services

This a Fixed Term Full Time appointment/s for 5 years.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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 position 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

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.

Position Profile: The Armadale Kalamunda Group Executive Director seeks a values-based medical leader who can demonstrate the ability to act with kindness and hold accountability in equal measure.

The Director Clinical Services will work as part of the Established Executive, with engaged and dedicated heads of departments, and will be based at the Armadale site, working in close collaboration with the Director Clinical Services Palliative care. In this position you will be expected to participate in the 365-day executive on call rota, including seven-day rounding on a 1:10 rota with time off in lieu for weekend rounding.

You will also support ongoing focus and improvement in transfer of care, elective surgical waiting times, and emergency access, whilst balancing governance, quality, and finance. The successful applicant can look forward to working with a vibrant, visible team who treat each other with kindness focus on doing the right thing.

Area Profile: Armadale Health Service (AHS) is a general hospital focused on providing a range of high quality health care services in the community. The hospital, which is part of the Armadale Kalamunda Group, is equipped with an Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality general medical and surgery services, rehabilitation, maternity, paediatric and neonatal, mental health, renal medicine and dialysis services and ambulatory care.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here. 

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs).

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.  
• Provide generous relocation expenses.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here.

Application Instructions: If this role is what you are looking for, apply online at MedCareers and provide:

•  a covering letter that demonstrates you have the skills and experience we are looking for;
•  a statement addressing the selection criteria 2 - 6 (as outlined in the attached JDF);
•  a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
•  the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or 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.

East Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CV's from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Alisha Thompspm on 0417 095 695.

Please note: You must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used for all correspondence.

As the lodgement is system generated, any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm cannot be accepted.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact: MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Job Description form:  Director Clinical Services 005986 Year 1-9 - November 2024.pdf

Working in the EMHS:  Working in the EMHS.pdf