Director Development & Improvement

About the role

East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) is a rural health provider in Ararat and Willaura, Victoria, serving the Ararat Rural City with acute, aged care, home and community services. The Development and Improvement Department builds the systems and processes underpinning good clinical governance. The Director Development and Improvement is a key leadership role responsible for implementing the department's strategic objectives and working closely with the Chief Executive and the executive team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of clinical governance, accreditation and continuous service improvement
• Lead research, education, training, quality improvement and risk management initiatives
• Oversee occupational health and safety, organisational projects, innovation and change management
• Develop and manage the digital transformation agenda, including information and technology services
• Contribute to the Executive Team and provide multidisciplinary leadership to strengthen clinical governance, clinical performance and organisational effectiveness
• Ensure implementation, monitoring and compliance of standards, policies, guidelines and procedures

Required profile

• Post-graduate qualification in Health or Business Administration
• Extensive leadership and management experience in a public health service
• Proven track record of implementing quality management and accreditation processes
• Experience leading people with different expertise and applying continuous improvement programs
• Strategic, analytical and communication skills, including negotiation and influence
• Knowledge of professional standards and ethical and legal requirements

What we offer

• A regional lifestyle
• Employee benefits including salary packaging
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
• Relocation and accommodation assistance, including rural and remote housing benefits

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter responding to the selection criteria, their CV and the application form by email; applications close 16 October 2026.