Portland District Health - Board Directors

Portland District Health; Portland; Sur place; AUD 24 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Portland District Health is seeking experienced individuals to join its board as directors, providing strategic leadership for Victoria's public health system. Roles involve governance, oversight, and contributing to community health outcomes.

Directors typically commit 2 to 3 days per month, attend monthly meetings, participate in committees, and represent the board at official events. Applications welcome from diverse backgrounds in line with the Health Service Board framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and statutory oversight.
• Strong understanding of health-sector governance and public administration.

Responsabilités

• Attend monthly board meetings and prepare materials.
• Participate in board committees and sub-committees.
• Represent the board at events and official activities as required.

Connaissances

Audit & Risk Management

Law

Patient Experience

Description du poste

About the board

Portland District Health is a Public Hospital (which includes Multi Purpose Services) delivering a range of health care for local communities. Public Hospitals are entities operating under the Health Service Act (Vic) 1988 and are accountable to the Minister for Health for the cost-effective and sustainable delivery of high quality and safe health care. Portland District Health is a member of their Local Health Service Network. For information about rural public hospitals, visit our Public hospitals in Victoria page.

About the role

Board directors provide strategic leadership to public hospitals, oversee governance and contribute to better health outcomes for Victorian communities. Board directors should expect to commit 2 to 3 days per month, to:

• Attend and prepare for monthly board meetings
• Participate in board committees
• Represent the board at events and other official activities, as required.

For details on the board and committee meeting schedules please refer to the Health Service Boards Board Meetings document attached to this job.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for people who:

• Are passionate about improving health outcomes
• Can bring skills, knowledge and experience to the strategic leadership of Victoria's public health system
• Are committed to ensuring public resources deliver value for the Victorian community.

Diverse boards strengthen decision-making and help ensure health services reflect and meet the needs of the communities they serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations people, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ people, and those living in rural and regional Victoria. Living in Victoria, or in a border community near Victorian health services, is preferred. All applications will be considered, however the board would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in:

• Audit & Risk Management
• Law
• Patient (user) Experience and Consumer Engagement

Please refer to the Position Description and Board Director Capability Framework for more details at www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications.

Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026. For general enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact [email protected].