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Overview Salary: MP Year 1 - 9 $352,448 - $448,210 p.a. (inclusive of base salary & applicable allowances) Location: East Perth Unit/Division: Department of Health > Clinical Excellence Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Position No: 00004366 Closing Date: 2025-10-31 4:00 PM This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 5 years. Part time arrangement may be considered. 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. 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. Position Profile: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for the provision of expert professional and strategic advice to the Minister and the Director General on all matters relating to medical practitioners, including professional, workforce and policy issues. The CMO leads the strategic direction of the medical profession through engagement with the public and private sector of health and education providers in order to maintain a safe and effective medical workforce that is aligned with the health service delivery requirements of Western Australia. The role contributes nationally and internationally to support the WA Health agenda with respect to medical workforce and professional matters. 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. - Access to salary packaging arrangements - Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance - Flexible working arrangement - Flexible leave arrangements Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact the Office of the Deputy Director General on 9222 4482. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 1344 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in nomore 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr