Principal - Talent and Strategic PlanningLocation: Perth Children's Hospital & Perth CBDUnit/Division: CAHS People, Capability and Culture - Organisational DevelopmentWork Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part TimeThis is a fixed term (12 months) full time position; part time options may also be considered.VCID No. 932081Position Profile and Role:Join us and help shape the future of our workforce at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS). As Principal, Talent and Strategic Planning you will lead the analysis and development of workforce strategies that ensure we have the right people in the right roles at the right time and meet the evolving healthcare needs of Western Australia's children and young people.This 12-month project will focus on building the sustainability of the CAHS' medical workforce. You will leverage data and collaborate with our leadership teams to understand challenges across our medical professional groups (Junior Doctors, Senior Doctors), fostering an environment that values innovation and supports professional growth.Your expertise in strategic workforce planning, data analysis, stakeholder engagement and project management will be crucial in identifying current and future workforce needs, mitigating risks, and enhancing talent attraction, retention, and development initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Building and maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating CAHS workforce business objectives.Developing and executing workforce plans across all departments within the CAHS medical workforce.Analysing and interpreting workforce trends to identify issues and risks and provide actionable insights.Prepare high-level briefings, discussion papers, and ministerial advice related to workforce planning to provide timely advice and information to executive and key stakeholders.Researching and analysing state, national, and international trends, to inform our strategies and contribute to CAHS's contemporary knowledge base.Coordinate and project manage, monitor and evaluate progress workforce-related activities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.The ideal candidate will have proven experience in strategic workforce planning or organisational development with strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.Project management experience with a track record of successfully leading organisational initiatives will be highly regarded.About the CAHS Organisational Development Team:At the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) we know our culture and our people are key to providing exceptional services to the young patients in our care, and to their families and carers.The Organisational Development team play a vital role in building organisational capability, ensuring workforce sustainability, shaping culture, and enhancing employee experience and performance. We are committed to fostering a work environment that empowers our people, promotes continuous learning, and aligns with our mission of providing exceptional paediatric healthcare.We contribute to a supportive, inclusive, diverse and equitable organisational culture by reinforcing CAHS' values and supporting the ongoing development of a positive, cohesive, and high-performing learning culture in our organisation.How to Apply:We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.A current resume which summaries your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.Please provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct line manager / supervisor.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.About CAHS:The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people.With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here.CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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