West Wimmera Health Service - Board Directors

West Wimmera Health Service; Nhill; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

West Wimmera Health Service in Victoria invites applications for a Board Director to provide strategic leadership for the public hospital network. The role requires regular attendance at monthly board meetings, participation in board committees, and representation at events as required.

Applicants should bring senior governance experience, a passion for improving health outcomes, and a commitment to prudent public resource management for Victoria's communities.

Qualifications

• We are seeking individuals who can communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in governance or public-sector leadership is advantageous.
• Commitment to transparency and accountability in public health.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communications & Stakeholder Engagment

Human Resource Management

Job description

About the board

West Wimmera Health Service 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. West Wimmera Health Service 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

• 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:

• Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
• Human Resource Management

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

Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be provided upon request by emailing [emailprotected].

Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026.

For general enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact [emailprotected].