Organisation : Great Ocean Road Health
Location : VIC Regional (Lorne)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : CEO & Senior Management
Sector : Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 16 Nov, 2025
About the organisation
- Award Winning Small Rural Health Service
- In demand lifestyle destination
- Outstanding CEO career opportunity
Great Ocean Road Health (GORH) is a Small Rural Health and Multi-Purpose Service with campuses at Lorne and Apollo Bay in South West Victoria. We provide a broad range of services including acute care, residential aged care, palliative and respite services, renal dialysis (Lorne), 24-hour urgent care, primary health and general practitioner care, community health care and in-home support services. Our community is home to approximately 5,700 permanent residents and over 45,000 visitors throughout peak holiday seasons. The GORH Board is now seeking to recruit a high-performing health professional to join the team in this exceptional leadership role.
About the role
The CEO provides executive leadership and operational direction to drive GORH Vision, Priorities, Objectives, and Strategic Directions. Reporting to the Board, the CEO is responsible for ensuring the organisation maintains an excellent reputation, and delivers well-coordinated, accessible and high-quality services that are responsive to community needs and Government policy directions. GORH is dedicated to fostering strong, effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
To be considered for this role, candidates must have proven executive experience in the healthcare sector, demonstrating success in leading complex health services and programs, achieving performance goals, and managing budgets. Relevant tertiary qualifications, along with in-depth knowledge of current trends in Victoria’s and Australia’s public sector health systems, are essential. Strong relationship management skills and a deep understanding of governance and risk management frameworks are required.
Full details are available on our web site:
or contact Jo Lowday on: 0400 158 155.
How to apply
To make an application you will be required to submit: a Cover Letter incorporating a response to the Key Selection Criteria, your full CV and a completed HRS Application Form available on the HRS web site: www.hrsa.com.au
Applications can be made online or sent by email to: hrsa@hrsa.com.au
Applications Close: November 16th, 2025
Please quote in application: Chief Executive Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Health_–_General
