Executive Director Medical Services

Executive Director Medical Services Salary :   MP Year 1-9 $454,875 - $561,650 (inclusive of base salary, superannuation and applicable allowances) Location :   Perth Unit / Division :   WACHS - Central Office Work Type :   Fixed Term - Full Time Position No :   00613104 Closing Date :   2025-07-07 4 : 00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments :

We are currently seeking an innovative and solutions-focussed Executive Director Medical Services to join our team.

The position is for a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for up to 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).

Please note that an Executive search may be undertaken for this process.

About the role :

This position leads and is accountable for the strategic direction and delivery of the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) program for medical workforce, medical education, medical reform and medicolegal within WACHS, ensuring strong engagement across the organisation, with the aim of fostering a capable, supported and sustainable workforce.

This position works collaboratively with the Executive Teams and clinical staff to achieve the delivery of patient centred, high quality, value-based health service to WA’s regional and remote population and contributes to decision making on WACHS wide issues.

This position is expected to provide high level clinical advice to the Executive, and to be involved in leading reform and shaping the strategic direction for WACHS.

Employee Benefits :

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave / assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

Area Profile

WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Selection Criteria :   Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).

Other Conditions :

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy