Director, Office of the Chief Executive (Governance and Executive Advisory Services)

Reference Number:53759:Director, Office of the Chief Executive (Governance and Executive Advisory Services)

Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive team as Director, Office of the Chief Executive (Governance and Executive Advisory Services).

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this role combines Board governance, executive advisory and organisational leadership responsibilities within one of Victoria’s largest public health services.

As the custodian of Northern Health’s corporate governance framework, you will work closely with the Board Chair, Board Directors, Chief Executive and Executive to support sound governance, informed decision-making and organisational accountability. You will also act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive, providing strategic advice and support on organisational priorities, governance matters and issues of enterprise significance.

Working across the organisation, the role supports alignment between Board priorities, Executive decision-making and organisational delivery. It offers the opportunity to contribute to matters that are critical to Northern Health’s performance, accountability and future direction.

This is an opportunity to work alongside the Board, Chief Executive and Executive team and contribute to decisions that influence organisational performance, governance and the delivery of healthcare services to our community.

As Director, Office of the Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead Northern Health’s corporate governance framework and support the effective operation of the Board and all Board Committees.
• Provide expert governance advice to the Board Chair, Board Directors, Chief Executive and Executive.
• Coordinate Board and Executive governance processes, annual governance work programs and organisational reporting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive on strategic priorities, governance matters and emerging organisational issues.
• Lead strategic projects and organisational initiatives commissioned by the Chief Executive.
• Build strong relationships with the Department of Health, Ministerial Offices and key external stakeholders.
• Support organisational performance, governance reform and continuous improvement initiatives across the health service.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• You are an experienced and influential leader with a strong understanding of governance, accountability and organisational performance within a complex environment.
• You bring exceptional judgement, political acumen and communication skills, together with the ability to build trusted relationships with Boards, Executives and senior stakeholders.
• You may currently be working in health, government, the public sector or another highly regulated environment and have experience supporting Boards, Chief Executives, Executive leadership teams or governing bodies.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Hodges, Chief People Officer via ***email_hidden***.

Applications close 16 June 2026

Given the seniority of this opportunity, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience, as shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.