Chief Executive Officer

Brooker Consulting Pty Ltd; Mildura, Robinvale; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) invites an accomplished CEO to guide a respected rural public health service across acute, aged care, primary and community health domains in Victoria's Mallee region.

Reporting to a proactive Board, you will drive strategic execution, governance, financial stewardship and accreditation readiness while building workforce leadership and strategic partnerships with government, Aboriginal organisations and community partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated executive leadership within health or integrated community services.
• Experience partnering effectively with Boards and Executive Teams.
• Strong governance, financial management and strategic planning capability.
• Proven experience implementing organisational strategy and leading performance in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across RDHS.
• Oversee governance, financial stewardship, accreditation and compliance.
• Strengthen capability, workforce leadership and partnerships.
• Engage with government, health services, Aboriginal organisations and community partners.

Skills

Executive leadership

Board collaboration

Strategic planning

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Rural health knowledge

Job description

Lead a respected integrated rural health service and make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of regional communities.

Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS)

is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead one of Victoria's most respected integrated rural public health services through its next phase of strategic growth and organisational development.

Governed by an engaged Board, RDHS delivers acute, urgent care, residential aged care, primary and community health, allied health, early years and renal dialysis services across Robinvale, Manangatang and the broader Mallee region.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a financially sustainable organisation committed to delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred healthcare.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Board, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, leading the implementation of the Strategic Plan while ensuring strong governance, financial stewardship, accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Working in partnership with the Executive Team, you will strengthen organisational capability, build workforce leadership, foster strategic partnerships and position RDHS to respond to the evolving needs of rural healthcare.

The Board is seeking

a visible, authentic and values-driven leader who will become part of the Robinvale community and inspire confidence across the organisation, community and broader health sector.

You are an accomplished executive who brings:

• Demonstrated executive leadership within health, aged care or integrated community health services
• Experience partnering effectively with Boards and Executive Teams
• Strong governance, financial management and strategic planning capability
• Proven experience implementing organisational strategy and leading sustainable organisational performanceExperience maintaining accreditation and regulatory compliance within a complex healthcare environment
• A track record of building high-performing teams, developing leadership capability and fostering a positive organisational culture
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across government, health services, Aboriginal organisations and community partners
• An understanding of rural and regional healthcare, contemporary aged care reform and integrated service delivery will be highly regarded

Why Join RDHS?

• Lead a respected integrated Victorian public health service with a strong reputation for community-centred care
• Partner with an engaged Board committed to collaboration, sound governance and long-term success
• Shape the future of healthcare across acute, aged care, primary and community health services
• Lead a financially sustainable organisation with clear strategic direction and strong community support
• Live and work in one of Victoria's most culturally diverse regional communities
• Make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the future of rural healthcare

Remuneration: the successful candidate will be appointed in accordance with the Victorian Department of Health -Health Executive Employment and Remuneration (HEER) Policy. An attractive executive remuneration package, including salary packaging and relocation assistance (where applicable), will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

This job will close on 16 October 2026.