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• Newly created role supporting the Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Classification: SAES-Level1, 3-year term
• 12% Superannuation | Relocation | Salary Sacrifice

The Executive Director, Corporate Performance and Strategy, is a member of the LCLHN Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. In this newly created role, you will lead the planning, delivery, and management of Finance, Corporate Services, ICT, Governance and planning, risk and stakeholder engagement.

You will work closely with members of the Executive Leadership Team to align corporate support services with organisational priorities, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable healthcare across the Limestone Coast.

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About the Role:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for finance and LHN-wide corporate support functions.
• Oversee planning, staffing, budgets and resources to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Lead governance, compliance, risk, assurance and performance management functions.
• Work collaboratively with executive and clinical leaders to align corporate services with LCLHN priorities.

About You:

You are an accomplished executive leader with deep expertise in corporate governance, clinical governance, and enterprise risk within complex health systems. You bring strong strategic capability, sound executive judgement, and the credibility to influence Board and executive decision-making, while designing and embedding robust governance, finance safety, quality, and risk frameworks that support sustainable, high-performing health services.

About the Benefits

• Salary packages a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation support: Up to $13,000 support available for relocation within LCLHN with up to 3 months (Domestic) accommodation provided (financial advice is recommended for fringe benefits tax purposes).
• Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,400 staff and approximately 600 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and relocation support (up to $13,000).
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For any queries, please feel free to contact Emma Poland, Chief Executive Officer LCLHN on 0427 171 172 or email emma.poland@sa.gov.au.

Application Closing Date

Monday 23rd February 2026 - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

927060 SAES-Level1 Role Description