Make a difference for our young people

VCID No. 807637

We currently have a Permanent Full Time position available.

Position Profile

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic person to fill the newly created position of Manager Talent Acquisition to lead the development of the health service wide talent acquisition service and be responsible for the end-to-end management of attracting and onboarding staff to enable CAHS to fulfill its strategic objectives. This includes developing and implementing attraction strategies, governance frameworks, contemporary tools and fostering a business orientated and high performance culture to deliver innovative talent management and acquisition outcomes.

In this role you will be part of the broader People Capability and Culture (PCC) division which includes Human Resources, Workplace Relations, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing, Organisational Development and Workforce Capability that leads and partners in a values based environment enabling... an agile, healthy workforce that inspires excellence in performance.

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 is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

Employee Benefits

CAHS offers a number of employee benefits including:
• Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options.
• Flexible leave arrangements and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave.
• Values based work culture
• Staff wellbeing focus including discounted health insurance, discounted access to gym and fitness centres as well as access to wellness programs, support and initiatives.
• Joining a diverse, inclusive, committed team.

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.

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.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Richard Prunster on 08 6456 5214 or 0402 060 353.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 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.

For Your Written Application Please Provide The Following

Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.
• a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages including how you align your work activities and behaviours to at least one of our CAHS Values.
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

Please note communication skills will be assessed in all contact with candidates.

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.

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

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.

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Nedlands WA Australia

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