Executive Director Community Services

Echuca Regional Health

Greater Shepparton, Echuca

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership support

Wellbeing programs

Career progression

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Staff vaccinations

Job summary

Echuca Regional Health in Echuca, Victoria, is seeking an outstanding executive leader to join our Executive Team as Executive Director Community Services (EDCS).

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the EDCS will provide strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight of a diverse portfolio of community services, delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care aligned with ERH’s strategic direction.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health or equivalent.
Post-graduate qualifications in Leadership, Management, Business or Public Health highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for community services and governance.
Oversee operational delivery ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
Drive service innovation and build partnerships to evolve services.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health or equivalent

Post-graduate qualifications in Leadership, Management, Business or Public Health highly regarded

Job description

Health Executive Employment and Remuneration Policy

76 hours per fortnight

Full Time, Max Term (5years)

Are you looking for a new opportunity to shape the future of community health services across a growing regional catchment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the beautiful Echuca-Moama region?

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub-regional teaching health service.

Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

ERH is seeking an outstanding executive leader to join our Executive Team as Executive Director Community Services (EDCS).

At ERH, you will join a Health Service committed to excellence, innovation and community wellbeing, while working alongside passionate and dedicated professionals who make a genuine difference every day.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the EDCS is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight of a diverse portfolio of community services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centered care aligned with ERH’s strategic direction.

Leading a portfolio with an annual expenditure budget of approximately $23.5 million, the EDCS will ensure services are responsive to community need, accessible, culturally safe and integrated across health service, community, home and virtual care settings.

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive service innovation, strengthen partnerships and ensure our services continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve.

Qualifications/experience required:

Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health or equivalent
Post-graduate qualifications in Leadership, Management, Business or Public Health highly regarded

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
Flexible working arrangements
Supportive and experienced leadership
Health and wellbeing programs
Career progression and skill development opportunities
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Free onsite parking
Free staff vaccinations

Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work

Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact recruitment@erh.org.au

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.

ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community

With over 1,000 employees, we are the largest employer in the area and offer numerous opportunities for career growth

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.

With over 1,000 employees, we are the largest employer in the area and offer numerous opportunities for career growth

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.

With over 1,000 employees, we are the largest employer in the area and offer numerous opportunities for career growth

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