Chief Executive Officer

• Outstanding regional leadership position
• Contribute to the health and wellbeing of this vibrant rural community which specialises in agriculture and tourism
• Promote continuous improvement via exceptional leadership

The Position
Rural Northwest Health seeks to appoint an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and implement the five-year strategic plan. This is a key position within our community and requires an individual who is committed to closing the health equity gap in rural Australia.

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will be responsible for providing a best-practice health service that is cost-effective and responsive to government policy direction and community needs.  Engaging collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the CEO will identify and leverage opportunities with a focus on providing high quality, safe, client-centred care and services. The CEO will be visible and proactive. They will develop a high performing executive team and together instil a culture where employees are valued, engaged and committed to continuous improvement. The CEO will share RNH’s appetite for innovation to tackle any challenge and continue a history of university research and community consultation to codesign service delivery models.

Equipped with senior leadership experience the successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional stakeholder engagement with strategic, analytical and commercial skills in service delivery.  An excellent understanding of the current issues affecting public health will be coupled with the acumen to work in a community focused environment.  Outcome oriented, the appointee will demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and financial accountability, and thrive in an environment of change. Previous experience in a regional setting will be highly regarded. There is a preference for the CEO to reside in the area and accommodation in Warracknabeal is provided.

The Organisation
Rural Northwest Health is a public health service located in the Wimmera Mallee region of Victoria and it plays a central role in the fabric of the communities of the region. It provides responsive quality healthcare and community services by empowering a vibrant, committed team that has achieved widespread recognition for innovation in aged care and community engagement.

With 290 team members across the campuses of Warracknabeal, Beulah and Hopetoun, RNH has a total of 90 residential aged care beds, including 15 in the award-winning memory support unit, and 16 acute beds.  All three centres have a broad range of community health services that support keeping the community well at home.

The best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for our residents, patients, their families, our staff and our local community is what drives us.

For more information on the organisation visit: rnh.net.au

To apply – click on ‘APPLY NOW’ and using reference RNHceo0822 address your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones or Deborah Komesaroff, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.