Overview Salary: HSO Level G10 - $158,564 - $167,547 p.a. (inclusive of base salary and 12% superannuation) This is a recruitment for a Permanent Full-Time appointment. Assistant Director Contract Operations – The successful applicant will contribute to the achievement of the Contract Management & Procurement Directorate goals by providing leadership and participation in policy making, strategic planning, business/operational planning, standards development, service improvements and process improvements; will provide leadership and operations management, performance management and monitoring the status of delivery of contracted services, delivered to the South Metropolitan Health Services (SMHS). Responsibilities Lead and participate in policy making, strategic planning, and operational planning for contract management and procurement. Oversee standards development, service improvements, and process improvements. Provide leadership in operations management and performance monitoring of contracted services delivered to SMHS. Organization context Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine. Fremantle Hospital (FH) is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services. SMHS delivers hospital and health services across a catchment area of more than 3300 square kilometres in the southern part of Perth. Benefits Employee benefits 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 Eligibility 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 embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Selection and Compliance WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require 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 consulted to comment on integrity and ethical behavior. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process. Application information 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. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours. How to apply Your application should include: A copy of your current CV A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages The names and contact details of two current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach documentation. #J-18808-Ljbffr