The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of Hesse Rural Health with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2022.
Who we are looking for
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.
Collaboration, through the recently established Health Service Partnerships, is a key Victorian Government priority (https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/health-service-partnership). Applicants should have a demonstrated history of achievement through collaboration and partnering. Being able to demonstrate strong working relationships, particularly in the Victorian health sector, will be highly valued.
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.
Hesse Rural Health is a small rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services for our local communities. The Health Service has five campuses located in the townships of Winchelsea, Beeac, Rokewood and Bannockburn. Further information is available on our website https://www.hesseruralhealth.org.au
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards, and committees, broadly reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed 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.
What you need to apply
Applicants are required to register an account on the ‘Join a Public Board’ website prior to applying online. Once you have registered an account with ’Join a Public Board’, please click on the ‘Search board vacancies’ tab to find the advert for Hesse Rural Health Service, then click the ‘Apply now’ button.
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.
When you apply for a board director position, you will be required to enter your personal details 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 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
Applications close at Midnight Monday 29 November 2021.
Further information including how to apply, please visit https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/governance
For all enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact Lee Fairley on 03 9595 1365 or email bsw.board.appointments@health.vic.gov.au.
For all enquiries regarding the board, please contact Katherine LeFevre, Executive Assistant, klefevre@hesse.vic.gov.au or (03) 5267 1200.