We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced manager to lead our Preventative Health team and manage and grow our portfolio of programs and projects with a focus on partnerships and collaborations to address the wider determinants of health and oversee the health promotion portfolio to enhance the wellbeing of the EMHS population.
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.
This position is a newly created position within Population Health at the East Metropolitan Health Service and will work closely with the Director and Senior Project Officer to ensure the rigour and effectiveness of partnerships, advice, program and project development in line with the EMHS Strategic Plan and other guiding documents.
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: 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.
Position Profile: The Manager Preventative Health will be responsible for the preventative health agenda across EMHS.
Manages the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, equitable, inclusive and sustainable programs which maximise the health of the EMHS population.
Works with community groups to build sustainability of preventative health programs.
Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.Flexible working arrangements.Flexible leave arrangements.Other professional and location based allowances.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Melanie James on 0417 833 934.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a cover letter and write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages as well as provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
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.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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