Director Organisational Performance and Assurance

up to $171,924.03 p.a. + super + salary packaging

Location: Geelong or Ballarat based (Hybrid)

Work Type: Full time with part time considered

Salary: up to $171,924.03 p.a. + super + salary packaging

Industry: Healthcare and Medical

Lead Organisational Performance and Assurance

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is seeking an experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership team as Director Organisational Performance & Assurance. Reporting to the Executive Director People, Culture & Business Operations, this role is responsible for strengthening organisational performance through integrated planning, performance, quality, assurance and continuous improvement systems. Working across the organisation, you will help establish the frameworks, processes and capabilities that support effective decision-making, accountability and delivery of strategic priorities.

This role combines strategic leadership with practical implementation. You will partner with leaders at all levels to build organisational capability, translate strategy into action, and ensure performance, quality and assurance activities are embedded in day-to-day operations.

The Prospect

As Director Organisational Performance & Assurance, you will:

Lead the development and implementation of organisational performance, planning and assurance frameworks.

Support leaders to establish clear alignment between strategy, operational delivery and performance outcomes.

Develop meaningful performance measures, reporting and insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Foster a culture of accountability, organisational learning and evidence-informed practice.

Lead quality, clinical governance, accreditation and assurance activities that support safe and effective outcomes.

Oversee enterprise risk, business continuity and privacy functions as part of an integrated organisational assurance approach.





Partner with executive and operational leaders to strengthen organisational capability and performance.

About you

You are a strategic and practical leader who enjoys working across an organisation to influence outcomes, build capability and improve systems and processes.

You will bring:

Significant experience in a senior leadership role focused on organisational performance, quality, assurance, planning, business improvement or a related discipline.

Demonstrated success designing and embedding organisational frameworks, systems or processes that improve performance and accountability.

Strong capability to influence, coach and work collaboratively with leaders and teams to achieve organisational outcomes.

Experience translating strategic priorities into practical initiatives, plans and measurable outcomes.

Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to use data and insights to drive improvement.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, health, public administration, governance, risk management or a related field.

Opportunity to shape how organisational performance, planning and assurance are delivered across WVPHN.

A senior leadership role that works across the organisation to support strategic priorities and continuous improvement.

Flexible hybrid working arrangements based in Geelong or Ballarat.

A collaborative and values-driven culture.

Meaningful work that contributes to better health outcomes across Western Victoria.

About Us





At Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN), we are committed to improving the health outcomes and healthcare experience of all communities across Western Victoria.

Working in partnership with community and health industry stakeholders, we strengthen the primary health care system with a focus on people at risk of poor health outcomes. With regional centres in Ballarat, Geelong, Horsham and Warrnambool, we continue to work toward strong rural and regional connections.

Equity: We believe everyone deserves access to quality health care, regardless of where they live, who they are, or the challenges they face

Integrity: We do what is right, even when it’s difficult.

Courage: We are bold in pursuit of change.

Why Join WVPHN

At WVPHN, we don’t just offer a job, we offer a meaningful career in a values-led organisation that celebrates diversity, inclusion and innovation.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

- Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment)
- Annual professional development allowance ($1,200, pro-rated for part-time
- Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements
- Additional paid leave between the Christmas and New Year period
- Employee Assistance Program
- Option to purchase additional leave.
- Collaboration with passionate, likeminded professionals

Employment requirements

- Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to appointment
- Working rights in Australia (visa, permanent resident, citizen)

WVPHN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with relevant lived experience.

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📌 Director Organisational Performance and Assurance (Geelong)
🏢 Western Victoria Primary Health Network
📍 Geelong