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This is a fixed term full time five (5) year appointment.Proven and future thinking experienced health executives are invited to apply for this career defining milestone role, leading the Transformation team and being an important contributor to the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Area Executive Group.The role provides strategic advice and support to the SMHS Chief Executive and is responsible for inspirational executive leadership in the research and development of contemporary, forward focussed and innovative organisational business strategies to ensure the SMHS has the culture and capability to meet current and future strategic organisational objectives and goals. With aspiration for delivering clinical excellence assured through QI, SMHS has recently entered into a contract with Virginia Mason Institute Seattle for the next 3 years a groundbreaking partnership first of its kind in Australia Virginia Mason Institute | Cultural Change & Healthcare Improvement. In conjunction with the rest of the Area Executive Group, our next Executive Director of Transformation will have a key stake in shaping and driving our quest for continuous improvement. The role also provides professional leadership, co-ordination, mentoring and advice on key research initiatives for clinical research within and across SMHS sites and services.The successful incumbent will work collaboratively as a member of the SMHS executive team to achieve the delivery of consumer focused, safe, high-quality, efficient and effective public health services to the wider SMHS catchment. Collectively, SMHS has over 11,000 staff and a $2.7 billion budget, with a service area stretching more than 3,300 square kilometres in the southern half of Perth and across Western Australia via statewide services.The Successful Candidate Will Need To DemonstrateAn exceptional track record of values driven successful executive leadership in a major healthcare setting;A passion for clinical excellence and the drive to ensure research into contemporary organisational development/transformation practices; and establish policies, strategies and frameworks to enhance SMHSs capability and business improvement.The ability to develop, implement and lead SMHS Innovation strategies and initiatives and implementation plans that build the right organisational capability and culture to deliver the SMHSs strategic outcomes; and,The energy and motivation to inspire others to excel.Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Neil Doverty, SMHS Chief Executive at neil.doverty@health.wa.gov.au or 08 6152 1481.If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:Your Application Should IncludeA copy of your current CV.A statement addressing the selection criteria from the attached JDF.The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Employee BenefitsOur employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesFor further information click here.Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, individuals that are part of the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. We understand the value of having a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our patients/clients.Our five organisational values of care, integrity, respect, excellence and teamwork are actively reflected in each stage of the recruitment and selection process. We understand the value of having a diverse workforce that accurately reflects the diversity of our patients and clients.EligibilityAre you eligible? 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).WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Healths Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.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.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr