Expression of Interest for an Appointed Director Vacancy from Vocationally Registered Medical/General Practitioners

Western Health Alliance Limited (WHAL) is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in 2015. WHAL is trading as the Western NSW Primary Health Network. The company operates the Western NSW Primary Health Network, which is one of 31 PHNs across Australia funded by the Australian Government. Established in July 2015, WNSW PHN’s key objectives are increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care services for patients in western NSW, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and improving the coordination of care to ensure that patients receive the right care in the right place and at the right time. Our PHN serves a large geographic region covering rural and remote western NSW. More information on WNSW PHN is available on our website www.wnswphn.org.au

Our Vision
Supporting, strengthening and shaping world-class person-centred Primary Health Care

Our Purpose
To ensure social justice, access and equity in Primary Health Care for the people of Western NSW

Our Values
Integrity, Collaboration, Professionalism, Respect, Innovation

Guiding Principles

• Embed an Aboriginal health focus as a core priority within PHN activities
• Foster genuine consumer, community, health professional and provider engagement
• Ensure best value for money through commissioning services that provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time

Our partnership with regional stakeholders, Aboriginal community organisations and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations is a fundamental building block for our role in supporting, shaping and sustaining a high quality integrated primary care system in our Region. 1 in 10 of our community identify as Aboriginal and improving health outcomes for our Aboriginal communities is a key priority in our Strategic Plan.

The board of directors comprises nine members with primary health care practice, policy, legal, business and financial experience as well as knowledge of the region’s community and healthcare sector. Western Health Alliance Limited is governed by a skills-based Board consisting of Directors who have the appropriate competencies, skills and experience aligned to the Skills and Attributes Matrix.

The preferred Candidates will need to agree to reference checks, credit checks, police checks and vulnerable persons checks.

The WHAL Board is now inviting expressions of interest from suitable candidates for a director to be appointed to the WHAL board, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of one General Practitioner Director. Under the WHAL constitution a nomination for the position of the director may be submitted by any person.

Diversity in the WHAL Board is a key requirement of the Company to ensure different perspectives are brought to the Board with a view to improving overall board performance. WHAL seeks to recruit and retain a diverse mix of Directors who are representative of the diversity in our local communities to ensure we have access to a broad range of ideas and continue to build an inclusive culture.

The Board has made a commitment that we retain a strong presence of Directors who have appropriate skills and experience aligned to the Skills and Attributes Matrix, and a demonstrated association with the Western and/or Far West NSW communities.

In the 2024 Appointed Director Nominations process, the Board is looking to maintain and enhance the skill set of the combined Board, we would welcome nominations for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Candidates are required to be a vocationally registered Medical/General Practitioner with rural experience including the ability to demonstrate clinical leadership.
• Candidates with significant experience in understanding of the broader policy context and issues surrounding the planning and delivery of primary health care, including to marginalised and disadvantaged communities, in Western NSW.
• Experience with and knowledge of the range of stakeholders in Western NSW, including government.
• High level conceptual and strategic skills and experience in driving innovation.

Meetings and Remuneration
Board Meetings and Board Committee Meetings are held bi-monthly with the location rotating across major centres in the region. Directors are remunerated in accordance with the WHAL Constitution and WHAL Policy and Procedure.

Term of Appointment
In accordance with the constitution, the appointment will be until the close of the twelfth Annual General Meeting of the Company (in 2027).

Application and Enquiries
Nominees are required to submit:

• Director Nomination Form, signed by the proposer and the nominee. Self-nomination is acceptable and will require signatures in both.
• Consent to Act as a Director Form.
• WHAL Director Private Interests Declaration Form.
• Complete the WHAL Director Skills and Attributes Matrix Self-Assessment Form at https://wnswphn.snapforms.com.au/form/skills-matrix—appointed-director-vacancy-2024

A copy of the information pack is available at: https://wnswphn.org.au/workwithus

Please submit a brief covering letter outlining your experience and skills for the role of Director and completed forms to:

Nominations and Remuneration Committee c/- Company Secretary

via email: nicole.maher@wnswphn.org.au

The Closing Date is 5pm Friday, 11 October 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact our Company Secretary Nicole Maher on 0483 130 963.