Program Manager

Vacancy Reference No. 702344

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments until 31 March 2026 with the possibility of extension(s).

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.

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 31/3/2026.

Position Profile: The Program Manager coordinates and manages the strategic development and delivery of the human, financial and physical resources within the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC). This includes day-to-day management of the 24/7 SHOC Facility.

The State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) supports health services to manage emergency department demand and ease system pressures. It brings together key functions from across health to improve system-wide monitoring and oversight. A 24/7 state-of-the-art fit-for-purpose operations centre located within the Perth CBD supports greater collaboration through co-location of services including:

• WA Health: WA Virtual Emergency Department, Patient Transport Coordination Hub, System Flow Centre, Aged Care Hub, WA Statewide Telestroke Service
• WA Country Health Service Command Centre
• St John WA Secondary Triage
• St John WA Specialist Aeromedical Coordination
• Specialist staff from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services
  
  

Employee 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 click here.
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
  
  

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Karen Lopez on 0408 951 020.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and 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 on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.