Overview Western District Health Service (WDHS) is a regional health provider offering acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services across facilities in Hamilton, Coleraine, Penshurst and Merino. WDHS is the region’s largest employer and part of the Southwest Local Health Service Network, with a bold vision to create Australia’s Healthiest Rural Community. The Role WDHS is looking to appoint an Executive Director of Aged Care (EDAC) based at Hamilton Base Hospital in Hamilton, Victoria. Reporting to the CEO, this newly created role provides strategic oversight of aged care services across residential sites, independent living units and community-based services. The EDAC will participate in the South West Local Health Service Network and will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care while upholding compliance with aged care legislation. The role will position WDHS for current reform changes and future needs in aged care. Key Responsibilities As part of the Executive Leadership Team, oversee a total FTE of approximately 160 and a budget of $21 million across 6 residential aged care facilities (174 beds), Transitional Care Program beds and a range of home-based aged care services under Support at Home, CHSP & HACC funding streams. Key focus areas include Leadership and Strategic Management; Clinical and Care Governance; Compliance and Accreditation; Financial and Resource Management; Workforce and Human Resource Management; Stakeholder and Community Engagement; Consumer-Centred Care and Resident Advocacy; Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness. Required Skills & Experience This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic, values-driven leader with deep clinical insight, strategic acumen, and a passion for person-centred care to lead WDHS’s Aged Care Services. You’ll bring executive-level experience, a strong grasp of aged care legislation and quality standards, and the ability to drive transformational change across complex, multidisciplinary teams. If you’re a Registered Nurse with a proven track record in clinical governance, operational excellence and stakeholder engagement, we’d love to hear from you. Additional Requirements Strong operational and financial management acumen, ensuring efficient service delivery, optimised resource utilisation, and achievement of financial targets while maintaining high-quality care Proven experience managing resources effectively and leading teams through complex change in alignment with Aged Care reforms Qualifications as a Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA Executive leadership experience in aged care, health, or human services with demonstrated ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, the Aged Care Act and contemporary aged care service delivery models Proven ability to lead organisational change, service improvement, and compliance reform Demonstrated skills in financial and operational management, including budget development and reporting Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills, including community consultation and advocacy Knowledge of workforce development, industrial relations, and employee wellbeing strategies in complex care environments Benefits Vehicle included Flexible working arrangements with additional leave purchase options External professional development funding support after 12 months Internal training and development opportunities Salary packaging options Free on-site car parking Details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Next Steps For further details, please contact Zoe Allan at Miller Leith for a confidential discussion at 0417 558 531 or zoe@millerleith.com.au. At WDHS, we value the unique backgrounds and contributions that our staff bring to the service. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA, people of all ages, those with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities, to apply. J-18808-Ljbffr
