Executive Director Clinical Services

Portland District Health

- Newly created leadership role
- Opportunity to drive rural health service transformation

Portland District Health (PDH) provides integrated healthcare and services in the Glenelg Shire in the rural City of Portland in cooperation with other regional health services. Situated in the South West of Victoria, Portland has the charm of a large country town, set by the sea, with all the modern amenities. Located about 370 kilometres from Melbourne, PDH has a long and proud history of servicing this community. Around 435 dedicated staff provide a range of services across acute, primary health and aged residential care services.

Following a recent restructure at PDH, they are now seeking to appoint a high calibre health professional to this critical workforce leadership role. The Executive Director of Clinical Services (EDCS) provides strategic leadership and operational management of the Nursing/ Midwifery, Primary Care and Allied Health Directorate. The EDCS is responsible for the development of clinical standards of care and metrics to ensure a high quality, secure,



accessible and responsive consumer experience at PDH. The EDCS fosters collaborative relationships across the organisation and Network to ensure PDH’s clinical services are coordinated, fiscally appropriate and prioritized to meet our consumer’s health needs.

To be considered for this role, you will hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the AHPRA and preferably a postgraduate qualification in health, business or management. You will have extensive experience in a senior management position in healthcare with a demonstrated record of achievement within a complex health care environment; able to formulate and establish an integrated approach to achieve organisational objectives. You will likewise have substantial experience leading people and change management strategies including an understanding of industrial relations with knowledge of relevant Enterprise Bargaining Agreements and processes.

Applications close: 16 August 2026

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📌 Executive Director Clinical Services (Portland)
🏢 Australian College of Nursing
📍 Portland