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Executive Director - Strategy, Planning & Performance

📍 Perth, Australia

Business WA Government

Job Description

This is a fixed term full‑time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight, for an initial 10‑month contract, with possibility of extension(s).

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.

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).

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.

Position Profile The Executive Director – Strategy, Planning & Performance oversees Health Service strategic direction for a wide‑area clinical strategy, performance and service delivery for the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) as well as responsible for driving progress for strategic projects that have cross‑functional interfaces and delivery requirements for EMHS. Responsible for the development and implementation of community health promotion programmes, strategy, clinical performance and planning, and risk management development, and provides advice on critical issues, opportunities and risks.

Area Profile 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 790,000 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 neonate 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.

Employee Benefits

12% employer‑contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.

Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.

Flexible working arrangements.

Flexible leave arrangements.

Other professional and location based allowances.

Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Further Job‑Related Information We encourage you to contact Anne‑Marie Presho, Director Office of the CE on 08 92242***.

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

Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online.

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

Cover Letter & Statement Applicants are advised to write a cover letter and write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2–3 pages as well as 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 will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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Job Details

Posted Date: December 8, 2025
Job Type: Business
Location: Perth, Australia
Company: WA Government

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