Manager
Government of Western Australia
- Perth, WA
- $157,900-171,005 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: Department of Health > Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: 00015204
Closing Date: 2025-09-22 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments:Vacancy Reference No. 697971This is a Recruitment Pool for Part Time and Full Time appointment appointment up to 30 September 2026 with possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.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 a 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.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.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 28/12/2026.Position Profile: This is a key central position in the Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Directorate’s leadership team. Working with the Executive Director, it coordinates delivery of programs and projects across the eight teams within the Directorate. This position also leads the Executive Office Policy and Projects team which provides the Directorate’s interface to national committees and partners in safety and quality, provides corporate support for other teams within the Directorate as well as undertaking special projects (e.g. coordinating systemwide investigations and reviews as required by the Director General).Area Profile: The Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Directorate comprises the Executive Office, Policy and Projects team, Licensing Accreditation Regulatory Unit, Strategic Plan Program Management Unit, S&Q Workforce Capability Unit, Assisted Reproductive Technology Legislative Unit/Reproductive Technology Unit, Healthcare Quality Intelligence Unit, Patient Safety Surveillance Unit and Medicines and Technology Unit. Together, and working with health service providers, national and international partners; these teams deliver safety and quality and clinical governance programs with the aim of improving staff experience and patient outcomes across the WA health systemEmployee Benefits: In addition to the great 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
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements