Director, Barwon Local Health Service Network
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Management - Senior/Middle - Non Clinical
Req Id - 6595
- Lead collaboration across Barwon Health, Colac Area Health, Hesse Rural Health, and Great Ocean Road Health
- Drive the implementation of the Barwon LHSN 3-year strategic plan and annual priorities
- Permanent full-time, 80hrs/fortnight, ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
About the role
Director Barwon Local Health Service Network (LHSN)
The Barwon LHSN is a collaboration between Barwon Health, Colac Area Health, Hesse Rural Health and Great Ocean Road Health, focused on supporting member agencies to deliver safe, quality and sustainable services. Initiatives include both State priorities and locally based work, overseen by representative committees of working groups reporting to the Barwon LHSN Chief Executive Officer Committee.
The Director promotes and achieves health service collaboration by facilitating the four health services to work together on strategic system-wide service priorities. The Director coordinates and supports the Barwon LHSN 3-year strategic plan and annual plans, which are agreed and defined by the CEO Committee and underpinned by the Statement of Expectations.
This role requires a strategic leader who understands how to work effectively in the Victorian public health system, collaborate across multiple stakeholders and deliver on the vision for the new Local Health Service Networks.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
- We encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- LGBTIQA+ community members
- People of all gender identities
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Anna Burgess
Email: anna.burgess@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone:
Application closing date: 28th, November 2025
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
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