This is an opportunity to submit an application to join the SEMPHN Board delivering our 2023-28 Strategic Plan: Path to Impact, with a focus on improving local health outcomes that are measurable, high quality and equitable.

Who should apply?

We are looking for appropriately skilled Directors, who live or work in south east Melbourne, and have previous Board level experience in corporate governance developed in medium to large health care settings and/or a commissioning environment across a diverse range of stakeholders. Essential skills also include financial literacy and an understanding of regulatory and risk management frameworks.

In addition, successful candidates must be able to demonstrate skills, qualification and/or experience in at least one of the following areas within the health sector over the past 5 years:

Federal Government Networks and Influence:

• Successful engagement with federal government networks and/or proven ability to influence key policy decisions at this level; and
• Where you have been actively involved at a senior executive or board level in developing successful complex partnerships across diverse stakeholders – in business, government (state or federal) or the community.

Primary Care Reform in General Practice:

• Primary health care expertise in service development, delivery, or management in the SEMPHN catchment; and
• Experience with clinical governance frameworks.

SEMPHN is committed to diversity in our workforce and Board, where we can learn from life experiences and the perspectives of our people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

How to apply?

SEMPHN’s Director Applicant Information Pack, outlining the application process, will be available once applications open on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Applications close COB Tuesday 5 August 2025.