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 secure 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].
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📌 West Wimmera Health Service (Nhill)
🏢 West Wimmera Health Service
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