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A CHOSEN CAREER IN HEALTH SERVICES & ADMINSTRATION MANAGEMENT CAREERS CENTRE

CURTIN CAREERS CENTRE

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INTRODUCTION

The Curtin Careers Centre, working closely with employers and the university community, sources, develops and delivers career development programs and resources. The purpose of these professional and personal development learning opportunities is to facilitate successful career transitions; especially study to employment and further study and to enhance students’ ability to develop lifelong skills in managing their careers. The Careers Centre also provides accurate, current authoritative labour market and graduate recruitment information focusing on society’s needs and aspirations.

The Careers Centre team has written a series of occupation career booklets to enable tertiary students to consider their chosen field in more depth including information on the current labour market, associated professional associations, pertinent job seeking avenues and samples of relevant and related positions.

Whilst students are actively seeking information about a particular field they need also be aware of recruitment and selection methods and the need to develop strategies to be competitive in their field at graduate entry level.

Self-assessment is an essential component of job seeking i.e. a student needs to be fully aware of their interests, skills, attributes and capabilities to

be able to convey this on paper (job application documents) and in person (networking/interviewing/promotion).

The purpose of this occupational booklet is twofold. It will assist students to develop knowledge of trends in employment and current opportunities and to identify existing skills and attributes required to successfully pursue a career in this field.

A student may not be aware that whilst using this resource that they are involved in Career Development Learning (CDL). CDL assists students to develop Self Awareness, to Identify Opportunities, to learn how to Make Decisions, to Manage Transition from university and incorporate Lifelong Learning.

This involves Curtin students working with the Curtin Careers Centre towards the attainment of required skills and knowledge at a tertiary level to successfully manage the changing contexts of life; incorporating:

• PersonalManagement• LearningandWorkExploration• CareerBuilding

The Careers Centre hopes you find this a useful resource.

A CHOSEN CAREER IN SERIES

Contacting the Careers Centre... FeelfreetovisitusatBuilding303Email us at [email protected](08)92667802Or check out our website at www.careers.curtin.edu.au

Stay connected to the Careers Centre with Jobs and Events Connect. Access new jobs posted daily, workshop information, special events and employer presentations.

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A CHOSEN CAREER IN HEALTH SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION

Whilst medical and allied health personnel are at the frontline of any health service or healthcare organisation, there are other health professionals who equally contribute to the provision of optimal patient care and health outcomes, though the roles in which they fill. Health service administrators and managers (also known as healthcare managers, healthcare administrators and healthcare executives) ensure that their organisation has strong operational, medical and financial strategies, guidelines and policies that underpin effective delivery of healthcare services (American College of Healthcare Executives, 2010a).

Healthcare service administrators and managers are responsible for the planning, direction and co-ordination of health and administrative services provided by hospitals, community health services and other health service organisations (My Future, 2010).Inthiswaytheprovisionofeffectivehealthcare strategies is a beneficial service the needs of all citizens, especially in the case of public hospitals that funded by public taxes to service all citizens. A major role of the Healthcare service administrator and manager professional is to ensure that hospitals and other healthcare organisations are equipped to service the community by providing emergency and ongoing care, as well as effectively dealing with crisis situations and public health issues. A good example of this was the managementoftheSARSoutbreakinmid2009.Healthcare service professionals also develop strategic policies to assist in the education of important health issues to community members (American College of Healthcare Executives, 2010a).

As Australia faces the reality of an aging populationwithinthenext20yearsandprovidinghealthcare services for these individuals, providing effective healthcare services within financial parameters will be a challenge.

The Health services industry is also changing in the way health care services are delivered, who is responsible for providing different healthcare services and how that care in financed. As a result of this evolving healthcare system, Healthcare service managers and administrators need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organisational and planning abilities as well as being able to effectively analyse issues and problems, to develop innovative and creative solutions that still meet care competencies. In this way the role of the Healthcare service manager and administrator is a vital role, where significant contributions can be made to improving the health of individuals and communities.

The following list of tasks that Healthcare service manager and administrators perform have been takenfromMyFuture(2010):

• “prepareannualfundingestimates, forecasting the demand for services and allocating budgets

• improveandmaintaindeliveryofthe health service by planning the services and accounting for the cost of care and the distribution of staff

• representthehealthservicebyattending meetings, seminars and functions

• talktomembersofthecommunity, local interest groups, local politicians, industrial associations and the media in relation to the organisation and/or services provided

• actasliaisonofficerbetweenthegoverning body of the health organisation and health authorities

• managestaffinareassuchascleaning, safety, maintenance, records and accounts



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A CHOSEN CAREER IN HEALTH SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION

• takepartinidentifyingproblemsand needs within the health service by attending staff meetings

• liaisewithmedicalandnursingstaff

• interpretindustrialawardsandother regulations concerning staff employment contracts

• developandputinplacenewpoliciesand procedures

• participateinthepromotionof occupational health and safety management within the organisation.”

What are employers looking for when hiring prospective applicants for Health Services and Administration Management roles?

The following has been taken from the American CollegeofHealthcareExecutives(2010b).

ACADEMICTRAINING/PREVIOUSWORKEXPERIENCE

• Adegreeinhealthadministration from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education or another degree that may qualify you

• Acommitmenttoprofessional development and continuing education

• Workexperienceachievedthrough previous positions, internships, or vacation work in healthcare organizations or other business settings.

COMMUNICATIONSKILLS

• Strongwrittenandoralcommunication skills

• Abilitytodevelopandpresentreportsand proposals

ADAPTABILITY/ORGANISATIONALFIT

• Personalandcareerobjectivesthatmesh with those of the organization

• Abilitytoworkwellwithothers,including superiors, subordinates, and peers

• Attitudeandappearancethatcommunicate confidence, maturity, and competence

• Dependability,judgment,character

• Maturitytomakedecisionsandtake responsibility for them

• Honestandethicalbusinessconduct

• Willingnesstomakeacommitmenttothe organization

GENERALMANAGEMENTSKILLS

• Leadershipthatinspiresandmotivates others

• Abilitytotrain,delegate,evaluate, coordinate, and negotiate



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WHATELSEHASMYDEGREETAUGHTME?

Not sure of what you are capable of tackling in the workplace with your degree?

Curtin University policy on graduate attributes outlines the graduate attributes that a student is expected to develop while studying at Curtin in conjunction with specialist discipline knowledge. Not sure what that means? Graduate Attributes are the ‘qualities, skills and understandings a university community agrees its students should develop during their time with the institution. These attributes include, but go beyond, the disciplinary expertise or technical knowledge that has traditionally formed the core of most university courses. They are qualities that also prepare graduates as agents for social good in an unknownfuture”(Bowdenetal2000).

Curtin graduates show evidence that they can:

• Applydisciplineknowledge,principlesand concepts

• Thinkcritically,creativelyandreflectively

• Access,evaluateandsynthesise information

• Communicateeffectively• Usetechnologiesappropriately

• Utiliselifelonglearningskills• Recogniseandapplyinternational perspectives

• Demonstrateinterculturalawarenessand understanding

• Applyprofessionalskills

Combine these attributes with existing skills gained from life and work experiences and you will start to form a solid picture of what you are capable of.

Ifyouarehavingdifficultywithoutliningyourskillsor recording your achievements login to Resume Express from the Careers Centre Website: www.careers.curtin.edu.au under the heading Current students, My Employment, Applying for work, Applicationprocess.SeeModule2:AnalyseYourSkills, attend a workshop at the Careers Centre or contact [email protected] to make an appointment to see a Careers Consultant.

IntellimedInternationalCorporation.(2010)



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WHOISEMPLOYINGINYOURFIELD?

With the evolution of the healthcare system and diversity with whom and how care is provided, Healthcare service managers and administrators are required to work in the following settings (American CollegeofHealthcareExecutives,2010b):

• Outpatientclinics

• Consultingfirms

• Healthinsuranceorganisations

• Healthcareassociations

• Hospitals(publicandprivate)

• Nursinghomes

• GPpractices

• Mentalhealthorganisations

• Publichealthandcommunityhealthservices settings

• Rehabilitationcentres

• Universitiesandresearchfacilities

Due to the variety of health backgrounds that health services and administration managers are drawn from, how their background and qualifications makes them suitable for a health services and administration management role and the purpose and function of that role, role and position titles will vary considerably. Some different areas of specialisation within health services and administration management include.

• Finance

• Governmentrelations

• Humanresources

• Informationsystems

• Marketingandpublicaffairs

• Materialmanagement(purchasingof equipment and supplies)

• Medicalstaffrelations

• Nursingadministration

• Patientcareservices

• Planninganddevelopment

TheCurtinSchoolofPublicHealthhassomeexcellent graduate testimonials from Health Information Management graduates: http://publichealth.curtin.edu.au/student/careers_him.cfm

LABOURMARKETINFORMATION

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) summarizes the following employment outlook statistics for the Health Care and Social Assistance sector.

• HealthCareandSocialAssistancesector is expected to provide the largest number of new jobs in the next five years

• Oneoftheindustriescreatingthemost newjobsinthelast10years

• 44.9%ofworkersintheHealthCareand Social Assistance sector are aged between 45and64.Astheyretireandthiswilllead to more opportunities for graduates in future years

• Strongjobgrowthisexpectedtocontinue due to an ageing population and developments in medical technology – approximately211500newjobsinthefive yearsto2014-15(DEEWR,2010).

WHERE CAN HEALTH SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIONTAKEYOU?


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LABOURMARKETINFORMATION

JobOutlook(2010)outlinesthefollowinglabourmarket statistics specific to Health Services Management professionals.

• EmploymentopportunitiesforHealth Services Managers are expected to grow verystronglyinthefiveyearsto2015.

• TheHealthServicesManagement profession is a medium sized occupation (17600inNovember2009),whichhasrisen rose strongly in the over the past five years.

• HealthandWelfareServicesManagershave ahighproportionoffull-timejobs(88.9per cent). For Health and Welfare Services Managers working full-time, average weeklyhoursare41.7(comparedto41.3for all occupations) and earnings are above average - in the eighth decile. Unemployment for Health and Welfare Services Managers is low.

• HealthServicesManagersareemployed across several industries including: Health CareandSocialAssistance;Public Administration and Safety and Manufacturing. This mix of industries employing Health and Welfare Services Managers is very favourable for employment growth prospects.

• Theproportionofworkersleavingthe occupation (and needing to be replaced) is 10.2percent(annually)comparedtothe averageforalloccupationsof13.1percent.

GAUGINGSALARY

A starting salary in health services administration and management will depend upon your level of experience in previous administration and management roles, clinical background experience

and experience working in Australia. If you work within the WA Department of Health Government system (Western Australian Industrial Services Commission,2008),yoursalaryawardwillbedetermined based on your primary clinical background (eg. Nurse, doctor, dentist etc…), the level of responsibility and the role requirements. If are from a non-nursing background your salary award level will be determined from the Health Services Union (HSU) salary award scale. Each state or territory have slightly different pay scales, go the relevant state or territory Department of Health department website to see the award scales and collective or enterprise agreement for health professionals.

AGraduatewouldstartonP1.1:

P1.1 $57,093 P2.1 $82,223P1.2 $60,489 P2.2 $84,847P1.3 $64,318 P2.3 $87,547P1.4 $67,970 P3.1 $91,544P1.5 $73,549 P3.2 $94,803P1.6 $80,150

If you are a qualified registered nurse and working in a nurse management role such as: Area Manager, Nurse or Midwife Manager, Nursing or Midwifery Director or Executive Director of Nursing or Midwifery, salary is based on the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) pay scales. The below role definitions have been taken from http://www.nursing.health.wa.gov.au/working/promotional.cfm

AREA MANAGER - ANF Level 2, Increment 1 to 4.

Responsible for managing human and material resources within a defined area in consultation with the nurse/midwife manager.



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NURSE OR MIDWIFE MANAGER - ANF SRN Level 1–3.

Develops policies and standards to provide sound human resource management practices within the hospital. Also responsible for managing nursing or midwifery staff.

NURSING DIRECTOR / CO-DIRECTOR OR MIDWIFERYDIRECTOR/CO-DIRECTOR - ANF SRNLevel8–10.

Responsible for the operational management, standards of practice and support services within the relevant division of their hospital / health service. They are members of the divisional executive team responsible for achieving the division’s business plan and strategic goals.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NURSING OR EXECUTIVEDIRECTOROFMIDWIFERY - ANF SRN Level8–10orhighernonnursing/midwiferyaward.

manages all nursing and / or midwifery services as well as other patient services within a hospital or district.Providesorganisationalandprofessionalleadership to contribute to developing and achieving strategic goals, policies, healthcare

reforms, budget and quality management of nursing and / or midwifery and a range of professional and facility / patient support services.

The below salary table has been taken from the Registered Nurses, Midwives and Enrolled Mental Health Nurses: Australian Nursing Federation, WA. WAHealthIndustrialAgreement2007(WesternAustralianIndustrialServicesCommission,2007).

Within the private sector or not-for-profit organisations salary may be negotiated based on your experience, prior career accomplishments, level of responsibility and qualifications, they may use either the HSU or ANF salary scales as a guide for an appropriate salary. Some not-for - profit organisations may not be able to offer a salary that is competitive as that offered by the public sector but will offer the opportunity to command onethroughadditionalexperience.SomeNFP’suse the Australian Services Union SACS award for Community and Social Assistance roles (Australian ServicesUnion,2009).

In roles such as academics, researchers and universitylecturerssalarieswillreflectthesalaries award scales and collective or enterprise agreement for that industry.



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JOBSEARCHING

Set up a Desktop Folder and add a Favorite Internet Explorer folder.

Download jobs of interest for future reference. NOTE: Don’t just save the link as the details will disappear once the position has been filled. Copy the advertisement or any additional files onto Word and keep in your desktop folder; this allows you to keep a track of who is hiring in your field and the types of positions available.

Look at positions available around the country and notjustinPerth.Thiswillgiveanideaofwhoisrecruiting and where and differing salary scales

KellyScientific:www.kellyscientific.com.au/

Payscale:http://www.payscale.com (Free Salary Report)

REGISTERWITHWEBSITESFORSPECIFICJOBALERTS

Register with websites for specific job alerts this will ensure that email alerts of appropriate jobs are sent directly to you.

JOBBOARDS

www.seek.com.au

www.careerone.com.au

www.jobs.wa.gov.au

www.careerjet.com.au

http://mycareer.com.au/

www.jobsjobsjobs.com.au/

www.jobs.com.au/advancedSearch.aspx?SearchBox=1&keywords=health

http://reversejobs.com.au/

www.hacjobs.com.au/

ByronEmploymentwebsitegivesacomprehensivelist of recruitment agencies in WA and Australia:

http://employment.byron.com.au/recruiters_western_australia.html

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Horizon Medical: http://www.horizonmedical.com.au/

Vital Health Jobs: http://www.vitalhealth.jobs/

Workpac: http://www.workpac.com/jobseekers/nursing_recruitment.aspx

Health Staff Solutions: http://www.healthstaffsolutions.com.au/

Naiman Clarke Health Recruitment Specialists: http://www.nchealth.com.au/

Frontline Health: http://www.frontlinehealth.com.au/

Health Staff Recruitment: http://www.healthstaffrecruitment.com.au/index.php

Hays Healthcares: http://www.hays.com.au/about/healthcare.aspx

THEJOBSEARCHANDGETTINGSTARTED


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PUBLICSECTORHEALTH

WA Government Jobs in Health: http://jobs.wa.gov.au/

ACT Health: http://health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=da&did=3000000

Northern Territory Government vacancies: http://notes.nt.gov.au/dcis/RMS.nsf/NTGEmploymentHome?OpenForm

NSW Department of Health: www.health.nsw.gov.au/healthjobs/

QLD Health: www.health.qld.gov.au/

South Australia Government Department of Health http://www.health.sa.gov.au/

South Australia Government Vacancies http://www.vacancies.sa.gov.au/asp/public/Home.aspx

Victoria Government Health Information and Employment http://www.health.vic.gov.au/jobs/allied.htm PRIVATESECTORHEALTHHealthscope: www.healthscopehospitals.com.au/info/general/Jobs/get/21/hospitalId/

St John of God: www.sjog.org.au/

Ramsay Health Care www.ramsayjobs.com.au/

Mercycare: http://www.mercycare.com.au/

Also look at some of the aged care facilities. Aged Care online has a listing of aged care facilities within Western Australia as well as Australia:

http://www.agedcareonline.com.au/western-australia/aged-care-perth.htm

Amana Living: http://www.amanaliving.com.au/Working_With_Us/Pages/index.aspx

BrightwaterCareGroup:http://www.brightwatergroup.com/employment/introduction.php

TheBethanieGroup:http://www.bethanie.com.au/

Swan Care Group: http://www.swancare.com.au/

Aegis Aged Care Group: http://www.aegiscare.com.au/index.asp

BaptistCare:http://www.baptistcare.com.au/

LaheyClinicFoundation.(2010).


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GRADUATEPROGRAMS

GraduateProgramsareemploymentopportunitiesthat focus around training and development of graduates through structured programs. What the program looks like and involves will vary between organisations; It may be a two year rotational programwhereastudentspends6monthswithdifferent departments within an organisation, or it may be specialised and provide students with intense training within one area of expertise. RecruitmentforGraduateProgramsstartatthebeginning of each year, which means final year students need to be aware of closing dates for graduate programs they are interested in applying for as early as February of their final year of studies.

The application process for graduate opportunities is more involved and can take the format of online application forms – online aptitude testing (both short and long answers perhaps covering problem solving and innovation skills, communication and analytical ability, practical numerical skills, personality testing) – assessment centres (meeting staff and other applicants, working in teams on a case study and presenting findings) – to final panel interview.

To find out more about what a graduate program is and how to best prepare yourself for the selection process go to the Curtin Career Centre website go to: http://careers.curtin.edu.au/assessmentcentre.html or attend a Career centre workshop on AssessmentCentresandPsychometrictesting.General opportunities open to students from all disciplines are found mainly in the public sector, the private sector will usually advertise for specific disciplines.

Sydney South West Area Health Service: http://www.cs.nsw.gov.au/jobs/Graduate/default.cfm

Dept of Health and Ageing: www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-graduate-grad_about.htm

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: www.aihw.gov.au/employment/index.cfm

WA Department of Health: http://www.graduate.health.wa.gov.au/about/offer.cfm

VACATIONPROGRAMSANDVOLUNTEERING

Students need to be proactive in seeking work experience or related work in their field of study. It is important to capitalize on this experience and the networks this provides. Seek to add value from practical placements by making yourself available for additional work or work experience either in vacation times or during the academic year. Get involved in your field early to be more competitive on completion of studies and to develop further experience in areas of interest.

The Curtin Careers Centre conducts workshopsthroughoutsemesteron“Howto gain work experience” as well as online information sheet: http://careers.curtin.edu.au/workexperienceprograms.html

Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health: http://www.cucrh.uwa.edu.au/

Australian International Aid: http://www.aai.org.au/volunteer/index.html

ProjectsAbroad:http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/

Department of Health WA: http://www.health.wa.gov.au/services/

Western Australian Country Health Service: http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/

Curtin Volunteers: http://cv.curtin.edu.au/



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JOINYOURPROFESSIONALASSOCIATION

This allows you to keep abreast of trends and developments in your field and to check for any employment and networking opportunities. Youmayfindthatyouareeligibleforfree;oratreduced fees, for journals, you may also have access to prizes, scholarships, awards and reduced conference/seminar attendance fees. Membership also looks good on your resume or curriculum vitae. Not all Associations are listed here, check out the Links section of the ones listed below for links tootherappropriateassociationsandaffiliation.

Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators: http://www.racma.edu.au/

Also see the RACMA mentoring program http://www.racma.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=277

Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise: http://www.ihe.net.au/

Australian College of Health Services Executives: http://www.achse.org.au/

AustralianPrivateHospitalsAssociation:http://www.apha.org.au

American College of Healthcare Executives: http://www.ache.org/

This is an excellent website that includes information sheets especially written for students wanting to establish their career in health services administration and management as well as early careerists. These information sheets provide an overview of role and purpose of the Healthcare executive or healthcare services administrator, what personal requirements you will need to succeed in this profession, tips to become proactive in your career building and job search strategies: www.ache.org/carsvcs/ycareer.cfm

JTA.(2009).

Sydney Morning Herald. (2007)



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HEALTHSERVICESMANAGER-DIABETESWA

• JoinanewandgrowingHealthServicesdivision

• Challengingandrewardingposition

• Excellentsalarypackagingoptionsandmore This position is newly created and offers exciting opportunities for a leader who preferably has experienceinmanaginganddeliveringHealthPromotion,PublicHealthprojectsandHealthServicesoutcomes. Keyresponsibilitiesinclude:

• Initiatingandmaintainingstrategicpartnershipswithcommunitiesaswellasgovernmentand non-government sectors.

• Directingandmanagingresearch,evaluationanddevelopmentofneworpotentialprograms and services to at risk groups.

• Reviewingandevaluatingourexistingprograms.

• OverseeingtheHealthPromotionandDiabetesEducationServicesportfolios.

• DevelopnetworksandpartnershipstostrengthenDiabetesWA’spositionintheareaofobesity prevention.

• Supportingandparticipatinginproactiveandreactiveadvocacyinitiatives.

Inreturnforyourexperienceyouwillberewardedwithexcellentworkingconditions,flexibilityandvariety along with salary sacrifice options. PleaserefertothecareerssectionontheDiabetesWAwebsitewww.diabeteswa.com.auforfurtherinformation.

Applicationscanbeforwardedtoxxxx.xxxxx@diabeteswa.com.aubythe20thofAugust.Confidentialenquiresmaybedirectedtoxxxxxxxxx,GeneralManager,HealthServiceson089325xxxx.

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ABORIGINALLIAISONOFFICER-ABORIGINALHEALTHCOUNCILOFWA

• SalarySacrifice• NewlycreatedPosition• CentralLocation

This position will provide cultural leadership and support to staff involved in the Aboriginal Liaison Officerprogram,atastate-widelevelthroughdevelopmentofcommunicationnetworksandtheopportunity for face-to- face meetings.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

1.LiaisewithmemberorganisationstoconductanassessmentofthebarriersfacedbyAboriginalpatients travelling to and from their community to metropolitan health services; 2. Develop a work plan in consultation with the WACHS Liaison Coordinator, to address those barriers;3.AssisttheWACHSLiaisonCoordinatortoimplementtheAboriginalLiaisonOfficerprogramatastate-wide level;4. Assist the WACHS Liaison Coordinator to coordinate appropriate education and training for liaison officers;5.EnsurethattheAHCWAmemberservicesareawareoftheAboriginalLiaisonOfficerprogramandsupport them to utilise the program;6.Participateinthedevelopmentofrelevantpolicy,proceduresandstandardsassociatedwiththeLiaisonOfficerprogram;7.EnsuretheprogramprocessfitswithintheAHCWAqualityframeworkandaccreditationrequirements, demonstrating quality management principles, particularly project evaluation and feedback;8.Conductallactivitiesincompliancewithrelevantlegislation,includingOccupationalHealthandSafety, and all AHCWA policies and procedures and guidelines;9.AssisttheWACHSLiaisoncoordinatortodevelopappropriatecommunicationnetworksforliaisonofficers,includingtheannualface-to-faceworkshop;10.Liaisewithnecessaryorganisationsasrequiredtosupportinformationgathering,projectresearchand project issue resolution;11.Providerepresentationonrelevantworkingpartiesandcommitteesbothinternalandexternaltohealth services;12.Provideprojectreportsandupdatesasrequired,includingdraftingbriefingnotesasrelatedtotheprogram;13.Maintainsounddocumentationandprojectrecords,includingdevelopingrequiredinformationsystems to support project objectives.

Contactxxxxxxxxxxx(ExecutiveOfficer-AboriginalHealthCouncilofWA)[email protected] for an application package.

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CANCER CARE COORDINATOR

Salary:ANFSRNLevel3$85,642paLocation: BroomeUnit/Division: Kimberley->BroomeHealthServicesWorkType: Permanent-FullTimePositionNo: CH613334Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual who will provide clinical cancer nursing knowledge withintheKimberleyRegion.

In this role you will demonstrate leadership and role modelling and promote maintenance of clinical standard setting and monitoring, policy development and change management as required to improve the cancer patient’s management.

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PRIMARYHEALTHMANAGER

Salary:HSUG8$91,544-$84,803paLocation: Midwest/Murchison (Location may be Negotiable)Unit/Division: WA Country Health Service - MidwestWork Type: Fixed Term - Full TimePositionNo: CH613598

Job Description

In this role you will be required to lead and manage primary health services and staff in partnership withotherserviceproviders.Youwillneedtouseyourknowledgeandexperienceintheco-ordination,planning, development and evaluation of public health and chronic disease prevention and control programs in a rural setting.

This position also requires you to have the ability to manage the financial and physical resources of a health service area.

A current drivers license and ability to travel the region is also essential.

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HEALTHCARE TEAM LEADER - SUNSHINE

• Workingwithyoungadults• Ongoingsupportandtraining• 60K+superandsalarypackaging

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic person to further develop and manage an integrated model of clinically based health services for young people. This position is to help maintain excellent relationships with patients, through the support and backing of a professional healthcare team. This organisation takes great pride in the work they put out into the younger community and are looking for a manager that can do the same.

Thisappointmentreportsdirecttotheexecutiveofficerandyourrolewillbethecoordinationoftwohealthcare centers for young adults. This will include the recruitment, inductions and training of new administrative team members, while looking after the facilities maintenance, medical equipment and overseeing systems and procedures are being kept up to date.

This role comes with opportunities to work alongside Australia’s respected and renowned mental health experts.

Criteria we are looking for you to have:•Previousteammanagementinahealthrelatedpractice•Previousaccreditationexperience•Anunderstandingofhealthissuesaffectingyoungpeople•GoodknowledgeoftheMedicaresystems(MentalHealth)preferred•Ahighlevelinterpersonalandcommunicationskills•Youmustwanttoworkwithyoungpeople

On Offer:•CompetitiveSalary+packaging•Free,securecarparking/closetopublictransport•Extensiveprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities

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BUSINESSMANAGER-WORKPLACEHEALTH

• Ongoingprofessionaldevelopment• Publicallylistednationalcompany• Aleaderinworkplacehealthsolutions

KonektisapubliclylistedAustraliancompanyandthelargestprivatesectorprovideroforganisationalhealth and risk management services in the country. Our focus is on helping organisations minimise the impact of workplace injury and related workplace costs. We are seeking an experienced, pragmatic and energetic manager capable of achieving profitability and growthtargetsandpossessingthemotivationtobuildanddevelopaculturealignedwiththeKonektvision and values. This role will see you involved in a diverse range of activities including:

• Operationalmanagement:qualitycontrol,resourcemanagement,businessplanning,reporting and analysis of markets, customers and services

• Financialmanagement:P&Lresponsibility

• Customermanagement:developingandmaintainingcustomerrelationshipsthroughnew business development, and account management

• HumanResourcemanagement-providingsupport,leadershipandmentoringtoateamof consultants and other managers Youwilldevelopandbuildstrongrelationshipswithinternalandexternalstakeholders,managestaffto achieve key business objectives; monitor the industry, market and trends and undertake business development and marketing activities. Ideally you’re an energetic and resourceful professional able drive business growth. If you enjoy the challenge of expanding your skills, have strong leadership ability, proven business development skills and high level organisational, problem solving and decision-making skills then this is the role for you.Previousexperienceinasimilarrolewithinthehealthindustrywillbehighlyregarded.TertiaryqualificationsinAlliedHealthand/orBusinessaresought. AtKonektyouwilldiscovertheopportunitytodevelopuponyourcurrentskillsinanenvironmentthatrewardshardworkandinnovation.Youwillbeprovidedwiththeuseofcompanypoolcarsforworkrelatedtravel,potentialtoearnupto30%ofyourbasesalaryasabonusandaccesstotrainingforprofessional development. If this role sounds of interest please visit our website www.konekt.com.au

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HEALTHCARE REGIONAL MANAGER - WA/SA & NT

• PerthBased• Health&AgedCareSector• JoinAWinningMultinationalCo. BunzlAustralasiaisaleaderinthemarketinganddistributionofadiverseconsumableproductsrange across a wide variety of industry sectors. We are committed to bringing out the best in our people through ongoing training and development, providing an environment that is safe, pleasant and harmonious, encouraging open and effective communication between all levels and offering employment that is secure and satisfying.

Our Health and Aged Care business, Sanicare, seeks to appoint an experienced Regional Manager – WA/SA & NT. Some key objectives include:

• Promotethecorporatevisionwithinallregionalplans,programsandactivities• Tolead,manageandcoachtheRegionalTeams• Tosupport,manageandeffectivelyreportservicesdeliveredtoallcorporatecustomerswithin theregionandtomeetallagreedKPI’s• Planstaffandteamdevelopmentprograms• Toachievemonthlybudgetobjectives,includingsalesandoperationalcostsandmonitorsales projections• Preparationoftenders,proposals,quotesandproduct/costcomparisons• MaintainCorporateQualityAssurancepolicythroughallregionalprocesses

The Regional Manager’s objectives are both commercially and qualitatively orientated and aimed at continuing to build the company’s presence within the Healthcare Marketplace.

This role will call upon your extensive sales experience to manage and develop profitable business from within. An independent self-starter who appreciates coaching team members in a team environment. You’llpossesshighlydevelopedcommunication,presentation,verbalandwrittenabilitiesalongwithexcellent organisational and time management skills. We are looking for a sales and goals orientated individual a competent corporate negotiator and possess a strong business acumen. Well developed computerliteracywithExcel,WordandPowerpointandadministrativeskillsarealsorequired.

Aged care and clinical sales background preferred; registered nursing qualifications are a pre-requisite.A very attractive package including commission, superannuation, FMCV and a mobile phone will be offered to the successful candidate.

Don’t miss this exciting and stimulating opportunity to join a winning multinational, committed to the success of the business through its people.

Yourapplicationshouldcontainbriefdetailsonyourworkbackgroundandexperienceplusawrittensubmission, of no more than one page, explaining why you are the right candidate for this role. Note only successful candidates will be contacted.

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