Looking to take your health management career to the next level? Want to make a difference in the lives of people in your community? Then, this is the role for you!

• Full time – ongoing 
• Salary $140,000 – $160,000 + Super + car + opportunity to negotiate additional leave.
• Dynamic role in a highly regarded regional community health organisation
• Engaged and supportive leadership team
• Exceptional salary packaging benefits (which increases your take home pay)
• Assistance to relocate and support getting to know the community and region
• Outstanding work life balance opportunities

Summary

Exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to lead and further develop the delivery of quality community services within the Loddon Mallee region.

The organisation

At Northern District Community Health (NDCH) our priority is to enable healthy, inclusive and connected rural communities. We work across the health and social service systems to support people at every age and stage of life.  We are deeply embedded with communities and partner with health and community services and all levels of government to support integrated, accessible services and a stronger system of care that makes sense for the rural context.

At NDCH, we are driven by core values that shape our every action. We strive to cultivate a workplace where courage, inclusivity, and unwavering commitment are not just ideals, but integral to our daily operations. Here, diversity isn't just embraced - it's celebrated as a cornerstone of our success.

About the role

You will work closely with the CEO and have responsibility for the overall clinical performance and operational management of the organisation, ensuring a robust performance framework is in place. This includes the day-to-day operations, managing people and financial resources, and enabling high performing and effective teams. It is also likely that you will have the opportunity to act in the Chief Executive Officer position from time to time.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have at least three years’ experience as a senior leader with a strong record of operational and people leadership, and stakeholder engagement within a health, community or not for profit setting.

You are values driven and outcomes focused with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and have a strong commitment to providing person centred, quality services to community. You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and your natural approach is inspiring, inclusive, respectful and professional.

You bring broad financial and business acumen skills, and a sound understanding of clinical governance, along with experience in managing a diverse portfolio of services, programs and projects with a strong best practice, quality improvement framework.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our team where your skills and commitment to quality directly impacts the wellbeing and quality of life of our rural community. Every day, you'll empower people to stay at home where they can contribute to, and engage with, their local community.

Benefits

• Renumeration: competitive salary and full use of a car.
• Relocation payment: a payment of up to $5,000 to assist in your relocation.
• Employee wellness package: access to our health and wellbeing program including EAP support for personal and professional assistance for you and your family as well as bulk billing at NDCH’s medical clinic.
• Access to salary packaging and supercharged benefits: unlock significant salary packaging benefits for living and working in a regional area (which increases your take home pay).
• Personal growth opportunities: access an annual professional development budget, a staff mentoring program, in-house coaching, training and upskilling opportunities and leadership pathways through the Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health.
• Culturally inclusive workplace: work in for an organisation where cultural awareness and recognition are fostered and celebrated.

To apply

Our intention is to understand at a high level how your personal values, knowledge and experience align with the key selection criteria (listed in the Candidate Pack). Please complete a cover letter, (up to 2 pages) outlining this and send with your resume to Marita Ryan via the "Apply Now" button.

Round one interviews will be held via Teams on Monday 17th February 2025

For further information Marita Ryan 0428 401 834 [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Operating Officer - Northern District Community Health enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To view the Candidate Pack, please click here.

A position description is attached.