CareerPlan

Chief Executive Officer, Central Coast Local Health District

Gosford, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead one of New South Wales major Local Health Districts, providing strategic, operational, and cultural leadership to deliver safe, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare services across hospitals and community settings.

Role type

Senior, hands-on IC (Chief Executive Officer)

Builds

Hospital and community-based healthcare services for a diverse population in the Central Coast region.

Domain

Public Health / Healthcare Administration

Required skills

Strategic leadership, operational management, workforce leadership, clinical and corporate governance, data-driven decision making, stakeholder management, financial discipline, public accountability, community engagement, change management.

Preferred skills

Knowledge of the NSW public health system, experience in complex service environments, acting or enterprise-level leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership across the District; optimize hospital care and patient flow; expand and improve community and home-based care; strengthen partnerships with aged care providers and community stakeholders; lead a complex workforce through renewal; maintain rigorous clinical and corporate governance; respond to quality, safety, and operational risks; improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and increase Aboriginal representation in the workforce.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship