Director Health Networks

WA Health; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer-contributed superannuation

Salary packaging arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

WA Health is looking for a strong leader for the Director, Health Networks position in Perth, Australia. This critical role focuses on shaping an integrated, high-performing health system by connecting clinicians and services.

The successful candidate will provide overall leadership, enhance collaboration, and ensure clinical insight drives decision-making. The position is full-time for five years, with possible extensions, offering benefits like a 12% superannuation contribution and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical or system leadership credibility.
• Ability to influence across boundaries and bring people together.
• Thrives in complex environments.
• Driven to improve outcomes through integration and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across the system.
• Strengthen Health Networks as a platform for integration and collaboration.
• Connect strategy, planning and service delivery.
• Champion best practice, innovation and shared models of care.
• Support meaningful clinician and consumer engagement.

Skills

Clinical or system leadership credibility

Ability to influence across boundaries

Thrives in complex environments

Driven to improve outcomes through integration

Job description

This is a Fixed Term FullTime appointment for 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).

Position Profile

We’re seeking a strong leader to take on the Director, Health Networks role at a key time for WA Health. This role sits at the centre of shaping a more integrated, high‑performing system—bringing clinicians, services and partners together to influence system priorities and contribute to the reform agenda.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across the system
• Strengthen Health Networks as a platform for integration and collaboration
• Connect strategy, planning and service delivery, ensuring clinical insight shapes decisions
• Champion best practice, innovation and shared models of care
• Support meaningful clinician and consumer engagement in system design

Qualifications

• Has strong clinical or system leadership credibility
• Can influence across boundaries and bring people together
• Thrives in complex environments
• Is driven to improve outcomes through integration and collaboration

Benefits

• 12% employer‑contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Applicants must obtain conditional approval from their manager to be released for this opportunity before applying.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process, and possibly a working with children check and a pre‑employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

EEO Statement

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. 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. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.