Chief Executive Officer, Goulburn Valley Health

Goulburn Valley Health; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health) in Victoria seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the region's major health service. You will set strategic direction, oversee clinical and financial performance, and elevate patient care across GV Health's footprint.

Reporting to the Board, you will shape partnerships with government, health partners and the community, lead a sustainable workforce, and drive digital and infrastructure priorities to improve health outcomes in the Goulburn Valley and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a health service or comparable setting.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into executable plans across clinical, operational and financial domains.
• Demonstrated governance experience and effective engagement with Boards and government bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead GV Health's strategic direction and performance across clinical, financial and operational domains.
• Strengthen partnerships with government, health sector partners and the community to improve regional health outcomes.
• Oversee workforce, digital strategies and infrastructure to support sustainable service delivery.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Healthcare governance

Stakeholder management

People & culture

Education

Master of Health Administration (or equivalent)

MBA (desirable)

Tools

Board reporting software

ERP/Financial systems

Job description

• Lead the next phase of one of Victoria’s significant regional health services
• Build on strong organisational foundations and an experienced leadership team
• Shape health outcomes, partnerships and service delivery across the Goulburn Valley and Hume regions

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health) is the main health service in the region, providing a broad range of acute, sub-acute, mental health and community-based services across Shepparton, Tatura, Rushworth, Euroa and surrounding communities. With nearly 3,000 staff, GV Health enters its next chapter with strong organisational foundations, an experienced executive team, an engaged Board and deep community connection.

This is a significant opportunity to lead GV Health through its next phase of development, building on what is already strong while positioning the organisation for the future and contributing to the evolution of healthcare across the region.

About the role

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will provide strategic leadership across GV Health, with accountability for the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare, organisational performance, financial sustainability and the achievement of its strategic priorities.

Working in close partnership with the Board and executive team, the CEO will shape the organisation’s next strategic direction, strengthen clinical and operational performance and position GV Health to respond to the opportunities and challenges arising from an evolving health system. Priorities include strengthening clinical leadership and the patient care journey, building a sustainable workforce, progressing digital and infrastructure ambitions, and strengthening partnerships that support access to care across the region.

As a visible and trusted leader, the CEO will build strong relationships with government, staff, health sector partners, local government and the community and provide a strong voice for GV Health and the communities it serves. Success will require a leader who builds trust and brings considered judgement to the organisation’s continued evolution.

About you

The successful candidate will be an accomplished executive with significant leadership experience in healthcare or a comparable health service environment. You will bring a strong understanding of the operational, clinical, workforce and financial complexities of delivering high-quality health services, ideally across a large and diverse service footprint. You will understand the importance of working effectively with the workforce, alongside government, the Board and broader health-system partners.

Visible, engaging and considered in your leadership, you will combine strategic perspective with disciplined execution, credibility and political acumen. You will bring the confidence to lead, the ability to listen and empower others and a genuine commitment to the people and communities GV Health serves.

For the right leader, this is an opportunity to build on strong foundations, shape the future direction of a significant regional health service and contribute to improved health outcomes across the Goulburn Valley and broader Hume region.

Applications close 11.59pm Monday 23rd of November 2026