Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667821
Advertising Closes: 22 June 2026
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
About the Role
As Corporate Governance Coordinator, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's Corporate Governance Framework, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and policy requirements while promoting a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. You will provide strategic governance and compliance advice to executive leaders, support informed decision making through the preparation of high-quality briefings, reports, and correspondence, and oversee governance processes that strengthen organisational effectiveness.
The role involves managing complex stakeholder enquiries, coordinating executive and ministerial correspondence, identifying, and mitigating governance risks, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community groups, and health service providers. You will also lead governance capability building initiatives, support organisational improvement programs, and manage a high-performing team to deliver responsive, confidential, and professional administrative and governance services. Through a proactive and collaborative approach, you contribute to effective leadership, quality outcomes, and the delivery of safe, patient-centred healthcare services.
This is a Full Time Permanent role based in the Mid North Coast Local Health District, with offices in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
About You
You are an experienced governance and compliance professional with a strong track record of developing, implementing and continuously improving governance frameworks, policies, and compliance systems within complex organisational environments. With extensive experience providing strategic advice to senior executives and stakeholders, you have developed a comprehensive understanding of legislative requirements, regulatory obligations, and best practice public sector governance principles.
Your strengths lie in building collaborative relationships, influencing decision-making and driving organisational improvement through effective governance practices. You possess highly developed leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, enabling you to successfully consult, negotiate and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders across all levels of an organisation. You are skilled in analysing complex information, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing practical, evidence-based solutions that support organisational objectives and compliance requirements.
An accomplished communicator, you have extensive experience preparing high level reports, briefings, governance documentation and executive correspondence, and presenting complex information clearly and effectively to senior leadership audiences and are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement, and thrive in dynamic environments that require sound judgement, strategic thinking and a proactive approach to governance and organisational performance.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
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