Chief Executive Officer

Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO is accountable for enterprise strategy, governance excellence, financial sustainability, and system collaboration that improves population health outcomes. This role will lead MPHN’s strategic plan, performance against PHN contractual KPIs, and the organisation’s reputation and influence across local, state, and national arenas.

You will set direction, steward risk, optimise resources, and build high-impact partnerships, while being a trusted public spokesperson and advocate for the organisation, its purpose, and the communities we serve.

About You

You are an accomplished executive who delivers results in complex, multi-stakeholder systems. You combine strategic clarity with disciplined execution and bring credibility with Boards, funders, and system partners.

You demonstrate:

  • Leadership: leading transformation strategy design and delivery.

  • Governance and Risk Discipline: High-quality advice to Boards; compliance across statutory, contractual, and funding frameworks.

  • Financial Stewardship: Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term sustainability; balancing innovation and risk.

  • System Partnership: Influencing government, providers, and community stakeholders; building alliances that deliver measurable outcomes.

  • People and Culture: Inspiring senior leaders; developing capability; sustaining a values-driven, high-performance culture.

Experience in health, public sector, or not-for-profit environments is highly desirable, along with strong executive presence and public advocacy capability.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Strategic Leadership & Direction
    Set and execute MPHN’s strategy in alignment with PHN objectives and regional priorities; translate strategy into actionable annual plans with defined outcomes.

  • Governance, Risk & Board Engagement
    Provide insightful advice and reporting to the Board; ensure robust quality, risk, and assurance frameworks; uphold all legislative, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

  • Financial Management & Sustainability
    Lead budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation; maintain financial viability while enabling innovation, growth, and strategic investment.

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Public Representation
    Build high-trust relationships across government, funders, providers, and community; represent MPHN through media, public speaking, and strategic forums; convene Clinical Councils and Community Advisory structures to inform decision-making.

  • Performance, Innovation & Growth
    Deliver against PHN KPIs and performance frameworks; drive continuous improvement and digital transformation; develop partnerships and business opportunities that amplify impact.

  • People, Culture & Safety
    Lead the Executive team; ensure workforce capability, succession, and performance; sustain a safe, inclusive, values-led workplace.

What Sets MPHN Apart

A supportive, forward-thinking culture where your leadership creates tangible community impact, plus:

Strategic Influence: Lead a nationally significant program shaping health outcomes for 246,000+ people.

Professional Growth: Access to tailored executive development, leadership coaching, and national PHN network collaboration.

Lifestyle & Flexibility: Enjoy Wagga Wagga’s vibrant regional lifestyle with flexible work arrangements.

Generous Leave & Packaging: 5 weeks annual leave, additional paid Christmas break, salary packaging and novated leasing.

Wellbeing & Support: Paid parental leave, cultural and study leave, and health and wellbeing initiatives. 

Ready to lead with impact?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

To be considered, please apply via SEEK.

Applications for the CEO role close: Thursday, 29 January 2026

Only candidates with valid Australian work rights will be considered for this position.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that diversity brings to our team and are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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Cristy Houghton