Chief Executive

• 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. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

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 ROLE

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 CANDIDATE

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:

• Understanding of the challenges of providing healthcare services in regional, rural and remote locations.
• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 16 March 2025.

The reference number to include in your application is H25_4950