Portfolio Assurance Manager

Job Description

Notice: WA Health is implementing a new online recruitment system, Corporate Recruitment Advertising Management System (CRAMS), which will replace the current Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS). If this is your first application using this new platform, then an account will be automatically registered for you as you submit your first application. This platform, and your user account, is separate to the WA Health recruitment platform , and therefore requires different log in details. Unit/Division: Health Support Services - Health Support Services Hello, are you… An innovator? A problem solver? A team player? A customer focused thinker? Committed to helping others? Interested in contributing to the health of all Western Australians? This is an exciting time for HSS and we’re looking for adaptable, motivated, and resilient people to join our growing team. Before you read this job ad, please note, HSS can make reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process. If this is relevant for you, please refer to the contact details under the ‘Application and Interview Support’ section of this job ad. About HSS As the Western Australian Government agency providing shared services to the state’s public health system, we provide a suite of financial, ICT, procurement and supply, and workforce services to more than 65,000 employees across WA’s public health services and hospitals. Put simply, we work behind the scenes to ensure the WA health system runs smoothly. Whether you work in our corporate offices, at our customers’ sites, or at our warehouses Boorda and Jindakoort located in Jandakot - we are one united team of over 1,500 people. Our vision is to provide great services to our customers, be a valued partner, and support the health of all Western Australians. We seek to achieve this by delivering on our purpose of supporting our customers to provide excellent health care. Your new role We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person for the role of Portfolio Assurance Manager within our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office. As part of the Health Support Services (HSS) Transformation and Strategy Business Unit, the Portfolio Assurance Manager is responsible for: Leading, promoting and ensuring the continuous improvement of quality and assurance reviews, frameworks and standards for programs and projects across HSS. Managing and coordinating the stage gate process across the program and project lifecycle to ensure effective setup, mobilisation and closure for all initiatives. Performing quality assurance reviews of key artefacts including, Business Cases, Program and Project Initiation Documents, Change Requests, Status Reports and Closeout Reports. Supporting the Director, EPMO to lead program and project management frameworks, and mentoring the EPMO team on matters related to assurance methods and practices. Planning and supporting the tracking and reporting on defined benefits, post-implementation, associated with the business cases of agreed programs, projects and/or initiatives. Ensuring all programs and projects adhere to WA Health and HSS’ Policies, Procedures and Standards. In addition to these key responsibilities, we are seeking someone who is ready to actively engage with our Program and Project community, foster positive change and find new ways to continuously improve our support services. Please view the Job Description Form (JDF) attached which provides a full statement of duties for the position. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted working environment, and are eager to contribute to our purpose of supporting our customers to provide excellent healthcare, we would love to hear from you. Why join our team Be part of an organisation that enables you to make a meaningful contribution and positively impact the community in which we live. We’re guided by five values in everything we do at HSS – in the way we work, how we make decisions and the way we behave: We put our customers at the heart of what we do We value and care for each other We promise, we own, we do We will find a way We make a difference together At HSS, we embrace diversity and believe that our best services come from a workplace where varied perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth. HSS is 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. Benefits of working with HSS In addition to a competitive salary, we offer you a range of benefits, which may include (in line with operational requirements): 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. Access to generous salary packaging arrangements Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Flexible working and leave arrangements Discounts with our corporate partners Health and well-being initiatives Employee Assistance Program Other professional and location-based allowances. Want to know more? Please contact Jonathan Goldstraw on 0473518719 if you would like to discuss more about the role and team you’ll be working with. Are you ready to apply? To be successful with your application, you are required to: 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). Undertake a criminal record screening, working with children check (if required for the role), a pre-employment health assessment and integrity check, as part of the appointment process. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Application and interview support If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please contact the HSS Work, Health and Safety team. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. How to apply You’ve heard from us, now we’d like to hear from you. Submit your application online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. You will need to provide: a cover letter with no more than 2 – 3 pages that demonstrates you have the skills and experience we are looking for (as outlined in the JDF) and specifically addressing selection criteria 1, 2 and 4 (also outlined in the JDF); a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and the names and contact details of 2 professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager. Please allow plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted. Submitting your application Your application must be submitted online by 4:00pm Monday 10 February 2025. You must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used by HSS to communicate with you. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS on 13 44 77 (select option 2 from the menu options) for immediate assistance during business hours. As the submission is system generated, any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm cannot be accepted. Other information for applicants Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at HSS for up to 12 months. Thank you for considering a role with HSS. #J-18808-Ljbffr