Chief Executive, Far West Local Health District
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
FAR WEST LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT
BAND 2
An exciting career opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in New South Wales; leading the Far West Local Health District as Chief Executive.
About You
- Contemporary, visionary and inspirational leader
- Committed to shaping world-class care and excellence in service delivery
- Collaborative and experienced in stakeholder engagement and partnerships
- Energised about making a difference in rural and remote NSW.
About this Role
The Far West LHD provides health care for more than 30,000 people across rural and remote NSW. Reaching from the Victorian to the Queensland Borders, Far West LHD has the most dispersed population in NSW and the highest proportion of Aboriginal residents. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ over 800 clinicians and support staff across our nine facilities, including Broken Hill, Wentworth, Balranald and Tibooburra.
With a strong focus on evidence-based, quality, integrated healthcare, the LHD enjoys collaborative relationships with other key agencies in the district, the broader NSW Health network and our cross-border partners, particularly Victoria and South Australia.
Strategically, the LHD is well placed to grow and develop to better meet the needs of its community and is currently investing in a new emergency department and mental health unit at Broken Hill Heath Service and a new hospital at Wentworth.
The Board seeks a Chief Executive (CE) who will provide strategic leadership, direction, and management for the Far West Local Health District (LHD). Together with the Board, the CE ensures sound governance, enabling the LHD to meet its statutory operating and reporting requirements while delivering quality services within budget and specified performance standards and supporting the needs of our communities.
The broader range of skills, capabilities and attributes to be considered as an applicant for this significant leadership role are detailed in the Role Description but can be summarised as:
- Strong record of achievement in management at executive level in a significant and geographically dispersed organisation delivering health, human or other complex services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the health sector, in particular administration of the public health system.
- Understanding of the challenges of providing healthcare services in regional, rural and remote locations.
This is an ongoing, full time, Band 2, Health Service Senior Executive (HSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $320,991 - $357,145 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
You are required to submit a two page covering letter, an up-to-date CV and a response to the selection criteria contained within the Role Description.
For role related queries or questions contact HardyGroup Principal Consultant Rhodie Miller on 0422816557 rmiller@hardygroupintl.com or Paul Ingle on 0402796125 pingle@hardygroupintl.com quote REQ555434
Please click here to apply for the advert through the Health Career Portal (search by job reference number REQ555434)
Closing Date: 16 March 2025
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
For further information, download the role description.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access the Employee Benefits Handbook.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
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