Lead governance excellence and help shape the future of healthcare.

Provide strategic governance leadership, supporting Board operations, statutory compliance and executive decision-making through expert advice, planning and stakeholder engagement.

Drive continuous improvement across governance systems, corporate reporting and Board processes while fostering strong partnerships and ensuring accountability, transparency and organisational excellence.

Guiding good governance for stronger healthcare outcomes…..apply now!

Patient Centred Care

for our Central West communities

Job details

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously

What's involved – The Manager, Board Governance provides the Corporate Secretary function to the Central West Hospital and Health Board including:

• Provide leadership, direction and development of governance activities which require compliance with legal, financial, corporate, or statutory matters including providing the Chair, Board, Health Service Chief Executive and senior management with the necessary information and assessments to ensure that activities meet statutory requirements and corporate goals.
• Maintain all corporate reports and records required by the statutory body, including preparation of the annual report and enabling plans.
• Provides leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of corporate governance functions including corporate documents.
• The position operates in a complex environment involving a wide range of competing priorities and stakeholders, with often short timelines. The role is required to deliver high level, sensitive policy advice and take autonomous actions in support of the functions of the Hospital and Health Board.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

Asa  Central West Health employee, your benefits include:

• generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
• salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
• 17.5% annual leave loading;
• career development opportunities;
• CWH provided housing or rental assistance;

The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

First impressions count - Slay the application process by:

• Submitting your CV.
• Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.

For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1. 2025.v1_QH Applicant Information Kit ( 2025.V1_Qh Applicant Information Kit.Pdf)
  
  RD Manager Board Governance v3 (PDF)