Appointed (Non-Elected) Director
Western Queensland PHN
Expires 30 September 2025 5.00 PM
Queensland
Area of expertise: Stakeholder engagement and advocacy/Government relations
Organisation Type: Not for profit
Remuneration: Paid
- One of 31 PHNs nationally and 7 in Queensland servicing almost 1 million square kilometres.
- Reputable and well-established not-for-profit organisation with an ambitious strategic agenda.
- Experienced Non-Executive Director with demonstrated engagement and advocacy track record.
About Us
Western Queensland PHN is one of seven Primary Health Networks (PHNs) across Queensland, and 31 nationally funded by the Australian Government.
Western Queensland is an expansive rural and remote area of 965,374.8 square kilometres with a sparse population of 63,719. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 20% of the population, compared to the national average of 5%. Some areas far exceed that, with the Lower Gulfs’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 67%.
Covering more than half of Queensland, the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) is one of the most unique PHNs in Australia. We have the smallest population overall, with only one person per 13 square kilometres. Our PHN covers some of the most remote country in Australia.
We have set an ambitious strategic direction underpinned by Healthy Outback Communities (HOC) – a new approach to health and wellbeing for Western Queensland’s channel country region – currently being rolled out in remote Shires including Barcoo and Windorah.
The Opportunity
WQPHN is seeking applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Board. The current incumbent is retiring by rotation and is eligible to re-apply.
The Board is currently comprised of five (5) Elected Directors and two (2) Appointed Directors. Elected Directors are nominated by one of our 15 Member organisations.
Applications will be considered and reviewed by the Nominations Committee who will make a recommendation for appointment to the Board at its meeting on 26 November 2025
In assessing applications, the Nominations Committee will apply the Board Composition Matrix to assist with the process of assessing EOI applications to complement continuing directors, prior to making a recommendation to the Board.
Short listed applicants may be required to attend an interview with the Nominations Committee.
About You
We encourage applications from people of all background and experiences and specifically if you have:
- Extensive experience in strategic member, community and sector engagement, advocacy (including policy development), communications and relationship management.
- Confidence with managing technology risks including digital security and management.
- Relevant experience in discharging obligations of Commonwealth Department funding grants.
- Preference for current residency, or have recent experience working in, any of the three regions serviced by WQPHN including the South West, Central West and North West.
- Working knowledge of the not for profit sector especially as it pertains to risks and opportunities.
- Demonstrated corporate governance experience.
- A willingness and demonstrated ability to commit to at least four (4) face to face Board meetings per year with accompanying stakeholder engagement meetings that may require a commitment of 2-3 days at a time as at least two (2) of these meeting will be held in region.
- The time, dedication and energy to commit to an initial 3-year term.
Each Director is also expected to be a Member of one Board subcommittee. The WQPHN currently has three Board subcommittees: Finance, Audit and Risk Management, People, Engagement and Culture and Clinical Governance.
Directors are remunerated for their role. All reasonable travel expenses associated with discharging your duties as a Director will be met by WQPHN.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send through a current Board CV together with a covering letter to Rachel Portelli at cosec@wqphn.com.au by COB Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Please ensure your application addresses why you would like to serve on the WQPHN Board, and how you think your skills, attributes and/or experience align to the above criteria.
Your application should also describe your current commitments, as well as any perceived or actual conflicts that may relate to Western Queensland PHN.
A police check may be undertaken of the successful candidate.
Further information can be obtained from: Elizabeth Fraser (Chair) on 0407 379 784 or at elizabeth.fraser@wqphn.com.au or Rachel Portelli (Company Secretary) on 0418 179 714 or at cosec@wqphn.com.au
You can find out more about Western Queensland PHN by visiting www.wqphn.com.au
