Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Leadership Team as the Operational Director – Data and Performance.

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for providing organisation-wide oversight of data governance, performance reporting, health information and contracted ICT services, ensuring the effective utilisation of information to support organisational objectives.

The role will lead the development of NHW's business intelligence and performance capability, fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making and enabling the organisation to translate data into actionable insights that improve operational, clinical and strategic performance.

This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction, strengthen organisational capability and lead initiatives that enhance performance, innovation and service excellence across the organisation.

Our Region:

- Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
- An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
- We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
- Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants,



wineries and breweries.
- Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

- Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging advantages Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take‑home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
- 5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full‑time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
- Well‑being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
- Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

- Enquiries can be made with Kim Bennetts on
- Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
- Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
- Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
- Applications close Sunday, 9th of August 2026

Applications close Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Operational Director - Data & Performance (Australia)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Australia