Chief Executive Officer

About the Role

Closing Date: 15 May 2026 noon

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and opportunity to further develop a collaborative team culture
• Albury Wodonga's lifestyle is one you can afford to enjoy!

AWH is one of the country’s largest regional public hospital providers, serving a local population of approx. 120,000 and a regional population of 300,000. With a growing portfolio of tertiary services and an ambition to treat a greater proportion of the population locally, AWH has ambition for its service profile, the quality of services it provides, the culture and experience of staff, and experience and treatment of patients.

Since its’ inception 15 years ago this cross-border health service, which is part of the Victorian health system but overseen by both the Victorian Department of Health and New South Wales Ministry of Health is at a crossroads of opportunity as it plans to realise the potential of current capital investments. 

This is a role that will require proven polished ability to successfully navigate the dynamism, complexity and ambiguities that are part and parcel of Australia’s only inter-jurisdictional health service.

Agility, diplomacy, wisdom, resilience, values driven, and seasoned executive leader are descriptors used by others to describe you. Above all else you focus will be on providing care to the communities that AWH cares for.

Employment Type: This is a fulltime (Victorian Health Executive Employment & Remuneration) (Band 2) fixed term contract.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Professor Andrew Way AM Interim CEO at Andrew.way@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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