CEO, Community Hospice — Lead Care, Strategy & Impact

Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private vehicle use

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service in Shepparton seeks a transformational Chief Executive Officer to unite people, turn ideas into action and advance high-quality community palliative care. The role requires active engagement beyond standard hours and is based in Shepparton.

We offer a salary of AUD 160,000–170,000 per year, private vehicle use and generous not-for-profit salary packaging. You will lead a skilled team and work with an active Board to deliver GV Hospice’s strategic plan through

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in health, community services or a comparable environment.
• Strong strategic, financial and operational management capability.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership, culturally responsive care and equitable access.
• Sound understanding of corporate and clinical governance and the CEO-governing body relationship.
• Ability to develop teams and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care and community inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Turn strategic priorities into practical actions and measurable outcomes.
• Develop people, strengthen leadership capability and support a collaborative, accountable workplace.
• Provide clear advice and reporting to support governance and informed decisions.
• Foster an inclusive workplace where staff and volunteers feel valued and diverse perspectives inform decisions.
• Oversee financial sustainability, quality care, risk and continuous improvement.
• Build partnerships and explore opportunities to strengthen services and community support.
• Champion volunteers, fundraising groups and the Opportunity Shop.
• Lead with curiosity, clear communication and trust-building.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Operational management

Inclusive leadership

Governance

Stakeholder relations

Compassionate care

Education

Tertiary qualification in health

Tertiary qualification in management

Postgraduate qualification in palliative care/not-for-profit

Job description

Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service in Shepparton seeks a transformational Chief Executive Officer to unite people, turn ideas into action and advance high-quality community palliative care. The role requires active engagement beyond standard hours and is based in Shepparton.

We offer a salary of AUD 160,000–170,000 per year, private vehicle use and generous not-for-profit salary packaging. You will lead a skilled team and work with an active Board to deliver GV Hospice’s strategic plan through