Clinical Consultant / Principal Consultant

Clinical Consultant / Principal Consultant

Location:
Perth CBD

Unit/Division:
Clinical Excellence - Patient Safety &
Clinical Quality / Licencing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit

Work Type:
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time

The Licencing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit (LARU) has multiple full and part time clinical Level 6 and Level 7 positions available. These positions will be filled via pool recruitment so applicants must apply for each level they wish to be considered for;
please note you can apply for both.

Clinical Consultant:
PSO Level 6 $110,309 - $121,569 p.A. pro rata

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2025.

About the positions:

Clinical Consultant Level 6:
Regulates private health facilities in accordance with the Private Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927. Carries out audits of health facilities in order to monitor standards and assess compliance with relevant standards/guidelines. Provides specialist clinical expertise and advice in relation to the licensing and accreditation of facilities.

Participates in and supports processes whereby new standards and monitoring systems for licensing are identified and agreed. Provides clinical advice and administrative support to working parties set up to develop standards. Contributes to the strategic direction of the Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Directorate by participating as a member of the Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit team.

Principal Consultant Level 7:
Regulates private health facilities in accordance with the Private Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927. Identifies the key issues and priorities for continuous improvement of licensing, compliance and building standards / guidelines and approaches to monitoring these in partnership with all key stakeholders. Develops and maintains the systems and processes for licensing, compliance and/or building.

Develops policy and provides advice on key legislative and policy issues to enable the Unit to achieve required outcomes. Contributes to the strategic direction of the Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Directorate by participating as a member of the Licensing &
Accreditation Regulatory team.

Employee Benefits:
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

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

For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Vanessa Macdonald on.

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

Please ensure that you include in your application which level of position/s you are applying for.

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria that relates to the position/s you want to apply to, 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.

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.