Senior Program Officer - Renal

WA Country Health Service; Western Australia; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WA Country Health Service is seeking a Fixed Term Full Time Manager to lead the Renal Program across rural and remote WA. You will provide strategic leadership, oversight of program development, and ensure stakeholder engagement, compliance and best-practice service delivery.

The role focuses on expanding renal services and coordinating projects with cross-agency teams to improve patient outcomes in country WA.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of renal health issues and trends with emphasis on rural/remote delivery.
• Evidence of well-developed organisational and project planning/management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills.
• Initiative and strategic problem solving with analytical ability.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision and contribute to goals.
• Experience with computer-based tracking, data interpretation and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Provide overall management and coordination of the WA Country Health Service Renal Program.
• Lead and support identification, development and implementation of renal programs and services.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure compliance with requirements and objectives.
• Support development and expansion of best-practice renal services across rural WA.

Connaissances

Renal health knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic problem solving

Team collaboration

Data reporting tools

Driver's licence

Description du poste

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 6 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile:

This position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the WA Country Health Service Renal Program providing program leadership and support in the identification, development and implementation of renal programs, projects and services ensuring relevant stakeholders are engaged and compliance requirements and objectives met to support the development and expansion of best practise renal services across the Western Australia.

Area Profile:

The WA Country Health Service is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of renal health issues and trends with a particular focus on rural and remote health service delivery.
2. Evidence of well-developed organisational skills and experience in project planning and management including the ability to achieve agreed project outcomes - using project management tools and systems.
3. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and consultation, facilitation and negotiation skills.
4. Evidence of well-developed initiative and strategic problem solving skills including conceptual and analytical ability.
5. Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision and contribute to team goals.
6. Demonstrated skills and experience with computer – based technologies and software for the management of tracking, data interpretation and reporting information.
7. Current or C-A class driver’s licence.

Employee Benefits:

• 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

Further Job Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Melanie Epstein on 08 6553 0988.

Applicants are required to provide:

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria above (in no more than 3 pages), 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 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).

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement:

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 1984, 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 13 44 77 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.