Description:
About the role
The Director, South West Local Health Network (SW LHN), is a new role that is pivotal to the coordination of activities across the newly established SW LHN as it moves towards and into formal commencement from 1 July 2025.
Reporting to the CEO of the lead agency, this role will establish a close working relationship with the CEO and executive teams and Board Chairs of each health service in the SW LHSN. It will build on established relationships between the agencies to improve business efficiencies and strengthen governance and contribute to the completion of specific project activities in an effective and timely manner.
South West Healthcare, as the lead agency will be the employer of this role which is primarily based at South West Healthcare's Warrnambool campus, with a requirement to travel to other health services within the South West region.
Position overview
- Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed term position for a 3 year funded period
- Location: Warrnambool Campus, with regular travel throughout the SW LHSN
- Employment Terms and Conditions: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victoria Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 - Administration Grade 10
What you bring
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong, reliable and proactive leadership skills. Past experience and demonstrated project management skills, including program design, implementation, reporting and evaluation. An excellent understanding of the provision of health services across inpatient, emergency, primary, community, aged care and mental health environments. Demonstrated ability to consult and collaborate with others and work as an effective member of a team to deliver desired outcomes for the Local Health Service Network.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
The South West Local Health Service Network (South West LHSN) is a collaboration between the eight public health services in the region, focused on supporting member agencies to deliver safe, quality, and sustainable services for its communities. Initiatives include both State Government priorities and locally based work, overseen by representative Committees or working groups reporting to the South West LHSN CEO Council.
The Local Health Networks will aim to deliver:
- A system that is easier to navigate, with more consistent pathways between hospitals
- Better and more consistent support for our precious health workforce
- Less duplication of administration, so that our hospitals can focus on what they do best - caring for patients
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 18 May 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Immunisation status
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