About the board

Public Health Services are entities operating under the Health Service Act (Vic) 1988 and are integral to the Victorian health system. The board of a Public Health Service is accountable to the Minister for Health for the delivery of high quality, safe, cost-effective and sustainable health care. Public Health Services are also organised into Local Health Service Networks to co-ordinate care. Ambulance Victoria is an entity operating under the Ambulance Services Act (Vic) 1986 and is integral to the Victorian health system. The Ambulance Victoria board is accountable to the Minister for Ambulance Services and is responsible for the health, wellbeing and safety of the organisation's people – ensuring staff and volunteers are working in a protected, fair and inclusive culture.

About the role

Board chairs provide strategic leadership for health services, oversee governance and contribute to better health outcomes for Victorian communities. Board chairs should expect to commit 3 to 5 days per month, to undertake the following:

- Lead board meetings
- Participate in board committees
- Recruit, support and monitor the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Lead in managing relationships and developing enduring collaborations and partnerships for the benefit of the communities served by the health service
- Represent the board at events and other official activities, as required.





For details on board and committee meeting schedules please refer to the document Health Service Boards Board Meetings attached to this job.

Who we’re looking for

- Are passionate about leading better health outcomes for all Victorians
- 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.

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 people with experience leading a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration and those with experience in the attached capabilities document will have an advantage.

Please refer to the Position Description and Board Director Capability Framework for more details at www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications.

Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026.

Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be provided upon request by emailing [emailprotected].

For general enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact [emailprotected].

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📌 Board Chairs (Australia)
🏢 Public Health Services
📍 Australia