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About Us

The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area. Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and neonates services.

The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

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.

Position Profile:

The Senior Organisational Development Consultant (DEI -Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) position works collaboratively across the organisation and within the People and Culture team to develop and implement organisational development (OD) strategies, plans, policies and initiatives across the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) to improve organisational culture, capability and performance and assure compliance with legislative requirements.

This role will be responsible for:

• Development and implementation of plans and frameworks, such as, Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Multicultural Action Plan and other DEI related plans, framework and action plans.
• Implementation and governance of DEI employee network and allyship groups to enable feedback and insights from staff with lived experience.
• Implementation of communication plans and coordination of events for DEI significant days.
• Implementing and enhancing employment and career pathways to enhance our workforce profile of underrepresented groups.
• Preparation of progress reporting for several DEI related plans to relevant governing bodies.

Qualification and Experience:

• Substantial experience in leading the development and implementation of workforce policy and processes and organisational development programs and projects, ideally within a large complex organisation.
• Experience addressing contemporary workforce issues and trends regarding strategic human resource management, understanding the implications and impact on organisations and staff.
• High level conceptual, research and problem-solving skills, with experience in workforce strategy and/or policy formulation.
• High level interpersonal, verbal, presentation and written communication skills, including ability to prepare complex reports and plans; and strong stakeholder relations and influencing skills across all levels.
• Well-developed project leadership and management skills, with ability to meet deadlines and manage risk.

Employee Benefits:

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.

For information on superannuation click here

Eligibility and Conditions:

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 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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, 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.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

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 Mas Bianchi, Director Organisational Development on 08 9224 7052.

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

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.