Executive Director People

Executive Director People & Wellbeing

Hamilton VIC 3300

Excellent benefits on offer

Full Time - Permanent

About us

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is a progressive regional health provider that offers a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services throughout a number of key facilities across Hamilton Base Hospital, Coleraine, Penshurst and Merino. With a Dual CE responsible for Casterton Memorial Hospital, there is close collaboration with this health service as well. With a population of approximately 10,000 and a catchment of 16,500, Hamilton is at the heart of Victoria's Southern Grampians region, and WDHS is the region's largest employer.

With a bold vision to create Australia's Healthiest Rural Community, WDHS offers high-quality care across hospital services, aged care, community health, and outreach programs, supporting diverse communities through innovative initiatives and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Western District Health Service is also part of the Southwest Local Health Service Network.

The Role

With continued growth, Western District Health Service is currently looking to appoint an Executive Director of People and Wellbeing to be based at its main site at Hamilton Base Hospital in Hamilton, Victoria. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a high-performing, values-driven workforce through strategic thinking and operational excellence.

Reporting to the CEO, this newly created position will be pivotal in shaping a high-performing, inclusive culture across the organisation's multi-site operations, while driving innovation in workforce planning, organisational development, and employee wellbeing. It also offers the chance to lead integrated efforts across the sites to streamline operations and unlock new possibilities for transformative cultural change and progressive people programs.

This position offers real influence in building leadership capability and shaping organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities

With oversight across all WDHS campuses and providing support through a local service agreement to Casterton Memorial Hospital, the Executive Director of People and Wellbeing will be responsible for ensuring best practice human resources practices and processesand ensuring the support of staff health and wellbeing.

Key Focus Areas Will Include :

• Strategic People Leadership
• Human Resources & Industrial Relations
• Wellbeing, Safety & Occupational Health
• Organisational & Cultural Development
• Workforce Planning & Capability Development
• Leadership Team Development
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Workforce Systems & Compliance

Skills & Experience

You're confident navigating complex ER / IR matters, and you understand the importance of compliance, leadership, and culture in driving organisational success. The ideal person will be a seasoned senior leader in Human Resources, Workforce or Organisational Development, experienced in working in highly regulated environments such as the Hospitals, Healthcare or Public sectors. You will be a strategic thinker who thrives on forming collaborative partnerships with executive teams and key organisational stakeholders, with a proven ability to align people and culture initiatives to organisational goals, fostering performance, inclusion, and staff engagement.

Additionally, you will bring :

A strong track record in leading change and embedding values-based leadership ideally in multisite environmentsExperience supporting employee wellbeing, mental health, and safetyA passion for developing high-performing, innovative teamsOutstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skillsDeep knowledge of key legislation, including OH&S Act 2004 (Vic), Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), and Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic)Familiarity with the Victorian Public Sector (VPS) or similar regulatory environments.Postgraduate qualifications in HR, IR, Business, or Health Management and experience with Victorian Public Health Services or related policy reform will be highly regarded.

Benefits

Vehicle includedFlexible working arrangements with additional leave purchase optionsExternal professional development funding support after 12 monthsInternal training and development opportunitiesSalary packaging optionsFree on-site car parking

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Whether you are already living in the area or considering a tree change to Regional Victoria, working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work / life balance.

With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland, and wineries dotted in between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you

For further information

Zoe Allan - Miller Leith

ALL APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED VIA MILLER LEITH

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At WDHS, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that our staff and visitors bring to our service. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people of all ages, with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

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