The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of Rural Northwest Health with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2021.

Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants for board directorships must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public with relevant experience and qualifications to contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care delivery to the community.

Rural Northwest Health Service is a small rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services for our local communities. The Health Service has 3 campuses located in the townships of Warracknabeal, Beulah and Hopetoun. Further information is available on our website  https://rnh.net.au/

All applications will be considered however Rural Northwest Health Service Board of Directors would particularly welcome applicants with expertise in clinical governance, or are registered clinicians and/or have legal expertise to fill identified gaps in their current board skills profile.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details about the competencies needed.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards and committees broadly reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and intersex people.

Applications close at 5.00 pm Monday 30 November 2020.

For further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to register an account on the Get on Board website prior to applying online. Once you have registered an account with Get on Board, please click the ‘apply online’ button.

When you apply for a board position, you will be required to enter your personal details, and complete a declaration of private interests form before moving on to a questionnaire.

In the questionnaire, you will have the opportunity to address the key selection criteria and outline your relevant qualifications and experience. Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae with their application.

Applicants should view the ‘How to apply’ document and position description when completing their application.

Board directors of public hospitals and multi-purpose services are eligible to receive remuneration. For further information, please visit https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/hospitals-and-health-services/boards-and-governance/education-resources-for-boards/board-remuneration.

Applicants are able to apply to a maximum of five board director positions. If more than five positions are applied for, only the first five will be considered.

For all enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact Warren Anderson at warren.anderson@dhhs.vic.gov.au  03 5333 6052.

For all enquiries regarding the board, please contact Carolyn Conners at carolyn.conners@rnh.net.au, 03 5396 1221.