Project Manager

Position Profile: The Project Manager provides strategic leadership and operational support in the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of Aboriginal health programs, projects, and services within the Child and Adolescent Health domain. This role plays a critical part in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal children and adolescents by ensuring culturally appropriate and evidence-based service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Aboriginal health programs and projects focused on child and adolescent health.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal communities, stakeholders, and service providers to ensure culturally safe and responsive health initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and guidelines aligned with state and national health priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.

About CAHS: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, and the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH). It employs over 6,500 people, delivering services at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and across a network of more than 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area.

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

For Further Job Related Information: Contact Mel Robinson on 0468 569 301.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply as part of the WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. The Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

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.

Pursuant to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.

Other Conditions: WA Health requires applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. A working with children check and a pre-employment health assessment may also be required. References may be contacted to comment on integrity and past ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the process.

Pool Details: 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 28/05/2027.

Assistance and Applications: For assistance including adjustments for disability, contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) via CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au. Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. A current, valid email address is required for online communication.

Requirements for Written Application: Please provide one of the following for your written application: (1) a statement addressing the selection criteria (2–3 pages) OR (2) a covering letter outlining your suitability; plus a current resume outlining experience and ability to meet the position requirements; plus the names, emails, and contact details of two referees who can provide employment references (we will seek your confirmation before contacting referees).

CAHS values: Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil responsibilities in accordance with these values. If you have any questions, please contact the person named in this advert.

Lodgement Deadline: Submissions must be received by the system before 4:00pm on the closing date; late or email applications will not be considered.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care