- Support the planning and delivery of our infrastructure needs.
- Achieve tangible outcomes from concept to completion.
- Contribute to healthier futures for our young patients.
We currently have 1 FTE available as a fixed term full time or part time position (minimum 0.5 FTE) (12 months) with possibility of extension and permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for future vacancies (within the next 12 months).
CRVCID No. 731150
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our dynamic Infrastructure team.
Reporting to the Program Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the Child and Adolescent Health Service’ (CAHS) facilities. These may include Perth Children’s Hospital and community health buildings throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
In this role, you will work closely with clinicians and leaders from each directorate to establish collective priorities for delivery according to the funding cycle with a mission of creating environments that enable inclusive practice and support diverse needs within our communities.
Projects within your portfolio are all delivered in a “live” healthcare environment, which requires significant stakeholder engagement, a keen understanding of operational priorities, and consideration for the impact on consumers and staff.
The ideal candidate will have sound team leadership experience. Your ability to build a strong and cohesive team that is responsive and adaptable to shifting project demands will be key to success in this role.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing high level support and expertise in all aspects of project management from concept and business case development through to project delivery and evaluation.
- Advising on infrastructure projects and programs aligned with the CAHS Strategic Asset Plan and Minor Works Program.
- Managing redevelopment programs to budget, ensuring timely funding allocation and executive-level reporting.
- Developing project documentation and leading prioritisation processes, securing necessary endorsements.
- Allocating resources per prioritisation outcomes and ensure projects are scoped for successful delivery.
- Collaborating with project managers and consultants to estimate costs and timelines, ensuring design alignment with CAHS requirements.
- Overseeing and managing the PCH Art Collection.
If you have strong leadership and project management expertise in infrastructure or healthcare settings, with excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills we encourage you to apply.
About Our Team
CAHS Infrastructure team lead and deliver health infrastructure projects to better enable clinical services. Across our health service, we seek to ensure facilities meet the needs of our young patients and their families, now, and in the future. These projects range from minor works through to large capital works managed in partnership with the Department of Housing and Works.
Projects are identified and forecast as part of our Infrastructure Program and in alignment with the CAHS Strategic Asset Plan to ensure facilities are well managed, and current and future infrastructure needs are met.
CAHS currently have a number of projects with timelines until 2030.
How to apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
- A current resume of no more than 3 pageswhich summaries your experience and achievements.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
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. These question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words for your response.
- Please provide an example where you have lead a project for a customer within a complex environment.
- How did you ensure that the customer’s expectations and milestones were met?
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 Hereward Holmes - Program Manager, Infrastructure, on 0424 589 935 or [email protected] 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: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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