Board Directors and Independent Advisors

About This Opportunity

Better Health Network (BHN) is seeking exceptional Directors and Independent Committee Advisors to join their Board. With new leadership at the helm and serving over 600,000 people across 20+ sites, BHN is perfectly positioned for the next chapter of growth and impact.

This is your opportunity to:

• Contribute to BHN's ongoing transformation and innovation strategy
• Govern a for purpose organisation delivering accessible, holistic community health services across Melbourne's south and southeast
• Contribute to a Board culture that values rigorous governance and collaborative decision-making
• Influence policy and practice across community health, disability, mental health, and aged care sectors

About Better Health Network

BHN provides integrated community health, wellbeing and support services across Melbourne's inner-south and southeastern suburbs. BHN's purpose is driven by delivering accessible health and wellbeing services that meet the needs of our community.

Available Positions

• 3 Board Director positions (3-year terms)
• 2 Independent Committee Advisor roles (1-year terms, flexible commencement)

All applications will be considered for both roles based on experience, expertise and organisational fit.

What We're Seeking

We need Directors who bring both strategic acumen and genuine commitment to health equity, to help drive the transformational agenda. BHN's current focus on stabilisation, community engagement and participation, workplace wellbeing, optimal efficiency, digital transformation and future growth, requires experienced directors ready to lead and guide meaningful change.

Priority Skill Areas:

• Finance & Commercial Acumen – CPA/CA qualification or equivalent, financial expertise, experienced board director with financial sustainability experience, deep understanding of NFP/Community Health funding models
• Digital Transformation & Technology - Strategic technology leadership, systems integration experience, digital innovation in healthcare settings
• Clinical Governance & Quality Safety - Healthcare quality frameworks, regulatory compliance, accreditation oversight, patient safety expertise
• People & Culture Leadership - Organisational development, change management, cultural integration, workforce transformation
• Community and stakeholder engagement

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated board experience with strong governance and risk capabilities
• Strategic thinking and decision-making expertise
• Understanding of not-for-profit/community health sector dynamics
• Commitment to health equity and community-centred care
• Collaborative leadership style suited to a maturing board culture

Diversity & Inclusion

BHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating inclusive governance that reflects the communities they serve. BHN celebrates diversity in all its forms and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences:

• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• LGBTIQA+ community members
• People with disability
• Those with lived experience accessing health services
• Community advocates and grassroots leaders

Board Culture

BHN's Board operates with openness, transparency, and respect for divergent views. They are committed to maintaining collaborative and constructive relationships with the executive team whilst elevating governance standards in their transformation phase.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about health equity, committed to evidence-based practice, and ready to contribute your expertise to an organisation that is genuinely transforming community health, we'd love to hear from you.

Download an Information Pack initially from:

For a confidential discussion and any questions call Michael Holdway, Managing Director, Searchlight Group on

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Closing date:
Wednesday 10th September 2025. Please note that applications will be processed as they are received, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.