Seeking Expressions of Interest

About the position and role of the Board

The Ballarat Community Health Ltd (BCH) Board of Directors is responsible for creating a governance environment that acts in the best interests of the organisation and drives performance. This includes, among other things:

• setting the vision, strategy and direction of the organisation
• accountability for the delivery of safe and quality services
• ensuring the ongoing financial viability of the organisation
• succession planning and performance of the CEO
• overall oversight of organisational performance

As a skills-based board, Directors are recruited for the skills, experience, and competencies that they have developed from their personal and professional activities, and which they will continue to develop while on the Board.

BCH is currently seeking Directors with significant professional expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Sector Experience (Community Health and/or Public Health)
• Strategy
• People / HR Management
• Finance and Accounting

These skills will support the Board as it oversees implementation of BCH’s strategic direction and governance responsibilities.

BCH values diversity in life experience, thinking styles, qualifications and skills. Applicants with the relevant skills and personal attributes, including a desire to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of clients and community, will be considered. Women, First Nations people, gender diverse individuals, people with lived experience, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

About Ballarat Community Health

BCH strives to create healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services. We are a not-for-profit registered community health organisation, serving Ballarat and surrounding regions for over 45 years.

Working with individuals, families, and communities, our diverse range of services spans general practice, healthy ageing, allied health, health promotion and protection, child and youth services, alcohol and other drug supports, and mental health.

To express your interest in the role

An information pack and Expression of Interest details are available on the BCH website at bchc.org.au/board-application/.

If you require further information, please call Jessie Harman, Board Chair, on 0407 835 954.

Expressions of Interest will be accepted until 9am on Monday 6th July 2026.