APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR BEECHWORTH HEALTH SERVICE

The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of Beechworth Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2022.

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://www.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.

All applications will be considered however the Beechworth Health Service Board of Directors would particularly welcome applicants with expertise in asset management and/or ICT strategy and governance to fill identified gaps in their current board skills profile.  Please refer to the Position Description for more details about the competencies needed.

Beechworth Health Service is a small rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services for our local communities in the eastern aspect of the Indigo Shire, including the communities of Beechworth, Stanley, Wooragee, Yackandandah, Tangambalanga and Kiewa Valley. Further information is available on our website https://beechworthhealthservice.com.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.

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 Melissa Wernert on telephone 03 9500 6231.

For all enquiries regarding the board, please contact Oriana McCormick 03 5728 0200.

Department of Health – Public Hospital – Board Directors Position Description

BHS Board Director Role Description