- Lead one of WA Country Health Service’s regional health systems, with executive accountability for service delivery, performance and sustainability across the Midwest.
- Shape the future of healthcare across the Midwest, translating strategy into high-quality, responsive services that meet the needs of regional communities.
- Drive performance, quality and service improvement while strengthening leadership, workforce capability and the effective stewardship of resources.
- Combine a significant executive leadership opportunity with the distinctive lifestyle of Western Australia’s Midwest.
THE OPPORTUNITY
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) delivers public health services across regional and remote Western Australia, supporting communities of more than half a million people across one of the largest health jurisdictions globally. WACHS spans approximately 2.5 million square kilometres through a broad network of hospitals, health campuses and community-based services. Its seven regions include the Midwest, alongside Kimberley, Pilbara, Goldfields, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and South West. Its mission is to deliver and advance high-quality care for country Western Australian communities, with strategic priorities spanning access and equity, sustainable service delivery, workforce, partnerships, innovation and healthy communities.
The Midwest Directorate is responsible for the delivery of safe, high-quality, efficient and economical health services to Western Australian communities. Against the inherent complexity of regional healthcare delivery, the Executive Director Midwest provides senior leadership across the region, ensuring publicly funded services respond to population needs while operating within allocated resources and relevant policy, legislative and regulatory requirements.
This is a significant operational and strategic leadership position within the WA Country Health Service. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Director is accountable for the effective management of the regional service network and plays an important role in shaping organisational priorities, strengthening regional leadership capability and improving the quality, cost and effectiveness of healthcare delivery.
THE ROLE
The Executive Director Midwest provides leadership across a broad and diverse regional portfolio encompassing medical services, nursing and midwifery, population health, mental health, aged and community care, business services, human resources, infrastructure support, strategy and service development, and regional operations.
The role requires sound executive judgement and a strong focus on translating strategy into effective service delivery. Responsibilities include:
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and coordinate regional health services, ensuring delivery is aligned with the identified needs of the population.
- Develop and implement strategic and business plans for the regional network, connecting regional priorities with the broader vision, goals, policies and strategies of the WA Country Health Service.
- Maintain strong operational and financial stewardship, with appropriate management and monitoring of financial, workforce, physical and other resources.
- Drive quality, safety and service effectiveness through comprehensive risk management and processes designed to improve the quality, cost and effectiveness of healthcare delivery.
- Build regional leadership and organisational capability, supporting the development, management and performance of regional staff while modelling effective leadership across the organisation.
- Strengthen community and stakeholder relationships, acting as a senior leader and ambassador for the WA Country Health Service within the Midwest and representing the organisation outside the region when required.
- Contribute beyond the regional portfolio, taking responsibility for an additional portfolio as part of the organisation’s broader management team.
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will be an accomplished senior health leader with extensive experience initiating, leading and reviewing service delivery outcomes within a complex environment. They will bring the strategic capability to establish clear direction while maintaining a strong focus on operational delivery, accountability and results.
They will demonstrate high-level judgement, initiative and practical leadership, together with the ability to lead through uncertainty and implement change. Importantly, they will understand the relationship between quality service delivery and effective stewardship of financial, physical, technological, information and workforce resources.
The role calls for a leader who builds productive internal and external relationships, facilitates cooperation and partnerships, and develops people across the organisation. Clear communication, persuasive negotiation and the ability to adapt to different audiences will be important, as will professionalism, integrity, personal courage, resilience and self-awareness. Current knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements is essential, while tertiary qualifications in health and/or hospital management are highly desirable.
For an experienced health executive, this is an opportunity to take substantial responsibility for the performance and direction of a regional health service, while contributing to the wider leadership of country healthcare across Western Australia.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:
Pete Carter
HG Principal Consultant
M. +61 (0)448 729 077 | E. pcarter@hardygroupintl.com
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is 4pm (AWST) Friday, 4 December 2026
The reference number to include in your application is H26_5603
Note: Please use the online WA Government platform to submit your application (Apply Now button below). It will not be accepted via email.
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