- Strategically drive innovation, quality and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio.
- Empower and develop a large, multidisciplinary workforce in a welcoming, collaborative culture.
- Located in Bairnsdale, serving East Gippsland and neighbouring regional communities.
The Position
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is the largest healthcare provider in East Gippsland, supporting a vibrant and growing community of 55,000 people. BRHS is embarking on a significant transformation, streamlining executive leadership and strengthening partnerships across the Gippsland Health Service Network.
BRHS seeks to appoint a visionary and dynamic Executive Director Clinical Care to join the executive team. This pivotal role will lead a newly integrated portfolio, combining acute services, quality, and community, wellbeing and aged care. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director will drive innovation in clinical models, patient flow, and service delivery ensuring safe, high-quality care. A key part of this role will lead and support strategic planning, governance, and provide operational oversight of clinical, community, aged care, and quality functions. The Executive Director will foster a culture of empowerment, psychological safety, and continuous improvement, supporting emerging leaders and nurturing talent, whilst also ensuring cultural safety for all, including First Nations and marginalised communities.
The successful candidate will be a courageous, collaborative clinical senior leader with strategic vision, and a passion and commitment for quality. Championing innovation in models of care and integrated service delivery, the successful incumbent will build organisational capability and develop strong community engagement to deliver improved health outcomes for the community. A proven change agent, and a dynamic leader with the ability to influence and build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams the successful candidate will have a clinical nursing background with current professional registration with AHPRA BRHS offers an attractive remuneration package, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the East Gippsland community.
The Organisation
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is a multifaceted and growing regional health system providing a comprehensive array of health care services to the East Gippsland community. As the region’s largest employer, BRHS is committed to quality health and well-being services, delivered with care and compassion. With three campuses in Bairnsdale, BRHS offers opportunities across a wide range of specialties and maintains strong partnerships to enhance healthcare services in the region. BRHS is located on the lands of the Gunaikurnai people and is deeply committed to safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
To apply – click ‘Apply Now’, using reference BHSdcc1225, addressing your cover letter and resume to Sandra Kerr, of Future Leadership™. For further information, download the Candidate Information pack.
Note our office will be closed from Monday 22nd December and reopen on Monday 5th January.
Applications close: Monday 19 January 2026.
