Alpine Health - Board Director

Alpine Health is a small rural multi-purpose health service delivering a range of health programs and services for our local communities. The health service has three sites located in the townships of Mount Beauty, Bright and Myrtleford. Further information is available on our website https://www.alpinehealth.org.au/.

Multi-purpose services deliver health, aged care, and community services in rural and regional Victoria that best meet local community needs. They are an integral part of the Victorian health system which promotes and protects Victorians' health and wellbeing.

Multi-purpose services are independent entities operating under the Health Service Act (Vic) 1988 and are accountable to the Minister for Health of the day for the delivery of health care to a high quality, safe and in a cost effective way.

The Minister for Health is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions. The positions start on 1 July 2024 and appointments are for a period of up to three years.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.

Directors are required to attend a monthly board meeting of approximately two hours duration. The board meets on the last day of the month at 5.00pm. Directors are also required to participate in board subcommittees and be available for other events requiring board representation.

The role of the board includes:

• setting the vision and strategy, in line with government priorities
• having ultimate accountability for the delivery of safe and quality care, including cultural safety and freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying
• oversight of the performance and delivery of key policy priorities
• ensuring the ongoing financial viability of the organisation
• recruitment, support and monitoring of the Chief Executive Officer

While Victorian public health boards are based on capabilities, boards are more effective when these capabilities also represent the richness of the diverse voices of Victorian communities.

People of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of all abilities, people from multicultural diverse backgrounds, people who identify with LGBTIQ+ communities are encouraged to apply.

All applications will be considered. However, the Board would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in:

• Asset Management
• Financial Management and Accounting
• Community Services
• Human Resources
• ICT Strategy and Governance

Please refer to the Position Description and Board Director Capability Framework for more details at www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications.

Applicants should read the How to apply document before starting your application which is attached to this job.

The Department welcomes the opportunity to discuss reasonable adjustments or support that can be provided throughout the recruitment process and/or post appointment. A discussion can be arranged by contacting healthservicegovernance@health.vic.gov.au.

Applicants applying for a board position for the first time will be required to create an account on the Join a Public Board website (Join a public board | boards.vic.gov.au) prior to applying online. Applicants who have previously applied through the Join a Public Board website will already have an account. If you have forgotten your password, the Join a Public Board website allows you to request this information.

Applications close at Midnight Sunday 19 November 2023.

For all enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact healthservicegovernance@health.vic.gov.au.

For all enquiries regarding the board and health service, please contact Linda Charles, Executive Assistant, on telephone (03) 5751 9344 or email linda.charles@alpinehealth.org.au.

Alpine Health acknowledges the many Traditional Owners of the Alpine region and their connection to the mountains, rivers and valleys. We pay our respect to these groups, their history and culture, and their Elders past and present.

We strive to create a health service and a community that is respectful and inclusive for people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders and abilities.