Chief Executive, Western NSW Local Health District

About the role

The Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a Chief Executive to lead healthcare delivery across one of the largest and most geographically diverse health districts in NSW, covering 247,000 square kilometres and serving around 280,000 people. The District is internationally recognised for its leadership in virtual care and offers hospital, community, mental health and specialist services to regional, rural and remote communities. The role partners with the Board and New South Wales Health to shape sustainable, equitable and innovative healthcare.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, direction and management across the District, working with the Board
• Hold accountability for clinical and corporate governance, organisational performance, financial sustainability, workforce leadership and delivery of the annual Service Agreement
• Oversee strategic and clinical service planning so resources are applied equitably, with community and clinician perspectives informing decisions
• Balance growing service demand, workforce pressures and community expectations while maintaining safe, high-quality care and sound financial management within a $1.5 billion initial FY27 expense budget
• Work closely with the Ministry of Health, other Local Health Districts and statewide health organisations to strengthen regional and NSW-wide service delivery
• Advocate for better health outcomes for rural, remote and Aboriginal communities, support an engaged workforce and build partnerships for more coordinated care

Required profile

• Accomplished executive with a strong record of leading a significant, geographically dispersed organisation delivering health, human or similarly complex services
• Proven operational leadership and sound knowledge of the public health system
• Financial, governance and strategic capability for a highly visible and demanding environment
• Genuine understanding of and affinity for rural, regional and remote communities, and a commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people
• Resilient, credible and collaborative leader able to engage diverse stakeholders, make difficult decisions and turn strategy into sustainable outcomes

Applications are handled through a recruitment consultant; applications close on 22 November 2026.