Director West Metro Local Health Service Network

• Location: Hybrid/Footscray
• Employment Type: Fixed Term (until June 2026), Full Time
• Salary: Admin Grade 8 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The West Metro LHSN Director leads a newly established Local Health Service Network spanning Western Health and Mercy Health, responsible for advancing system-wide reform to improve access, equity, quality, and sustainability of care. This is a high-impact leadership role that brings together multiple organisations to deliver more coordinated, patient-centred care closer to home. The Director will drive the Network's strategy and annual priorities, working closely with health service CEOs, government and partners to deliver tangible improvements in outcomes for a fast-growing and diverse community.

Note that this role is employed by Western Health as the fund holder and employer of Local Health Service Network staff, on behalf of West Metro LHSN. A formal offer of employment is subject to receipt of funding confirmation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction and delivery of the West Metro LHSN, driving system-wide reform aligned to government priorities
• Build and maintain strong executive-level partnerships across health services, government and key stakeholders to enable collaboration and shared outcomes
• Oversee a portfolio of complex, cross-service initiatives, ensuring effective governance, risk management and delivery of results
• Provide leadership of the LHSN Office, including planning, reporting, workforce management and fostering a high-performing team
• Manage Network funding, resources and reporting requirements to ensure accountability and achievement of agreed outcomes

About you:

• You are an experienced and credible leader with the ability to operate at a system level and influence across organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs or system reform in health or a related sector
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to align diverse interests and drive consensus
• Expertise in governance, risk management and delivering outcomes in complex environments
• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate policy into practical, high-impact delivery
• A collaborative, values-driven approach and a commitment to improving outcomes for communities

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about driving system-wide reform, building strategic partnerships and improving health outcomes for communities, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 6 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Tess Lye via Tess.Lye@wh.org.au. 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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