Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?  

We are seeking experienced emergency management professionals to join our team of specialists across Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG) reducing the vulnerability of our patients, visitors and staff.

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension(s), and/or permanency.

What is our Senior Emergency Management Officer role?

Emergency Management Services is a small team that works across two sites. Our role is holistically to plan, prevent, prepare for, respond to and/or recover from an emergency or potential emergency at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) and Osborne Park Hospital (OPH).

Working within our small team of Emergency Management specialists, the Senior Emergency Management Officer contributes to and undertakes the development, monitoring, maintenance, evaluation and continuous improvement of the Emergency Management activities at Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG), including policies, plans, procedures and guidelines across SCGH and OPH sites.

In this role, you will also facilitate the associated implementation of change throughout the hospital(s). Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to and investigating hospital emergencies, including Emergency Operations Centres.
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating hospital emergency preparedness including evacuation, fire safety and major incident training.
• Contributing to planning and risk mitigation for planned building works including major infrastructure development.

The successful applicant may be required to participate in an on-call roster as part of employment at the need of the service, including after-hours, weekends and public holidays.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.  During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Chuong Vo on 0416 240 408 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.  Watch this video to find out what they have to say.  

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.  If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills in Emergency Management practices and processes within a large complex organisation, and your ability to identify and implement solutions to problems using conceptual and analytical skills.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 

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. 

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.  We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability.  If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Chuong Vo on 0416 240 408 or email [email protected]   

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

We look forward to receiving your application.