- Salary: $153,887 per annum
- Ongoing, Full Time

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

An exciting prospect exists for an experienced strategic leader to join Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) as Director Strategy and Governance. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a diverse and influential portfolio encompassing organisational strategy, governance, risk management, performance, communications, stakeholder engagement and corporate accountability.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide expert strategic advice to the CEO, Governing Board Chair and senior leaders. Leading a multidisciplinary portfolio, you will have the opportunity to shape organisational direction, drive strategic initiatives and strengthen the systems and partnerships that support the delivery of quality health services across our Network.

WHO ARE WE?

BHFLHN offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

We also support a diverse range of regional services, including Rural Support Services (RSS) and Rural and Remote Mental Health Services (RRMHS), which deliver specialist support and care to communities across regional South Australia.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK





This role allows for flexibility to work from any of our BHFLHN sites by negotiation, or the ability to work remotely, and benefit from the work-life balance this provides

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

- Are you an accomplished strategic leader with the ability to influence at the highest levels of an organisation?
- Do you have extensive experience providing strategic advice and support to Boards, Chief Executives or equivalent senior decision-making bodies?
- Can you navigate complex, politically sensitive and changing environments while balancing competing priorities and delivering organisational outcomes?
- Do you have a strong understanding of governance, risk management, organisational performance and the South Australian public sector?
- Are you a collaborative and influential leader who can build high-performing teams, develop organisational capability and foster a culture of accountability?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - read on...

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

You will...

- Drive strategic planning by leading the development, implementation and evaluation of the BHFLHN Strategic Plan, translating organisational priorities into measurable plans, clear accountabilities and effective performance reporting.
- Strengthen organisational governance by developing and continuously improving governance and risk management frameworks that promote transparency, compliance,



and sound decision-making.
- Guide executive governance by overseeing support for the Governing Board, Board Committees and Executive Leadership Team, including ministerial and parliamentary correspondence, Freedom of Information functions, executive governance and statutory reporting.
- Shape organisational communications through strategic oversight of internal and external communications, media management and complex or sensitive issues, supporting public confidence and stakeholder understanding.
- Lead a high-performing portfolio by developing your teams, contributing as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team and promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and Fitness Benefits:Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

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📌 Director Strategy and Governance (Adelaide)
🏢 SA Health, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
📍 Adelaide