Lead our facilities and engineering services teams in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable facilities for WA’s children and families.
CRVCID. 732581
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
About the Role
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking an operational leader with strong strategic planning and facilities management experience to join our team as Area Director Facilities Management.
This is a unique opportunity to lead services that directly impact patient care, staff wellbeing and organisational performance while contributing to the future development of one of Australia's leading paediatric health services.
Reporting to the Director Infrastructure and Facilities Management, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the operation, maintenance and performance of critical hospital infrastructure, building and engineering services, plant and equipment at Perth Children's Hospital and Neonatology and our community-based facilities within the Perth metropolitan area.
This includes overseeing the operation and maintenance of complex healthcare systems including HVAC, medical gases, steam and hydraulic systems, fire protection, emergency power generation, building management systems and associated engineering services.
You will work closely with executives, clinicians, contractors and government stakeholders, to ensure facilities are safe, compliant, sustainable and responsive to the evolving needs of healthcare delivery, and have opportunity to influence asset management, infrastructure performance and long-term facilities planning.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing multidisciplinary facilities management and engineering teams across CAHS.
- Developing and implementing strategic facilities management plans aligned to organisational priorities.
- Managing operational budgets, resources, maintenance programs and contractor performance.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Providing expert advice on infrastructure projects, asset management and facilities planning.
- Leading risk management, emergency response planning and recovery strategies relating to engineering and facilities services.
- Driving preventative maintenance, asset lifecycle planning and replacement programs.
- Establishing and monitoring energy management initiatives and sustainability programs.
- Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, Health Service Providers and contractors.
If you are a capable facilities leader with extensive experience managing complex infrastructure within large organisations we encourage you to apply.
Experience within healthcare, government or similarly complex environments will be highly regarded.
About our Team
The Infrastructure and Facilities Management Team plays a vital role in creating safe, functional, and contemporary environments that support the delivery of world-class care to children, young people, and their families across Western Australia.
The team manages the day-to-day operations of more than 172 community sites as well as Perth Children’s Hospital and our Neonatology satellite unit at King Edward Memorial Hospital, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, and aligned with organisational and legislative requirements. From coordinating maintenance programs and managing contractors to supporting property transitions and implementing innovative facility solutions, the team provides critical support to enable high-quality patient care.
How to apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Your application should contain the following:
- A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Within the application system you will be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response. This question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail,
- Please provide an example of a complex operational challenge related to an asset, large scale building system or facility.
- How did you lead your team, leaders and support prioritisation to ensure a safe and sustainable outcome.
- How did you identify stakeholder needs and incorporate these into planning and recommendations?
- Describe any budget, strategic plan or constraint that impacted your decision making?
This response will be assessed against the Job Description From (linked above) Essential Criteria 2,3 and 4.
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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Amy Bell, Director Infrastructure & Facilities Management on [email protected] or 0424 285 683 with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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).
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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
Support for your interview process
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You can reach the team via [email protected] or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.
