“Our services reach thousands of people, of all ages and stages of life. They include low-or-no-cost GP appointments, mental health and allied health services, family and social supports and alcohol and other drugs services.
“Leaders with relevant expertise in and a passion for many of these areas are now invited to view our position descriptions.”
This week BCHS announced five vacancies:
- Chief Operations Officer
- Executive Leader Organisational Support
- Operations Manager, Primary Health
- Operations Manager, Mental Health and AOD Services
- Operations Manager, Family Services
“We are seeking leaders with all the qualities expected of a community-based, not-for-profit health service,” Mandy said.
“Being embedded in community means we walk alongside people, often during some of their most challenging times. We know and deeply care for our community and welcome leaders who have the same motivation to improve lives.
“It’s a really exciting time for us as we seek some special people to join us in fostering a culture of care, both within and outside of BCHS.”
Mandy said Bendigo Community Health Services has been integral to the health and wellbeing of local people for 50 years, since the Eaglehawk community first campaigned for a service in the early 1970s.
“Models of funding, community need, Bendigo’s population and demographic have all changed dramatically since then, and particularly in recent years, so our service needed a new structure to respond and adapt to those changes,” she said.
Mandy said BCHS’ work across education, preventative health, primary health and chronic disease management, all worked to improve the lives of local people, and take the pressure off the hospital system.
“Our services cover all these essential tiers of care,” she said. “This is why we are strengthening BCHS’ structure, and in turn the important work we do in the community.
“We invite health leaders and executives to consider joining us on this journey. We expect applications to come from both local professionals and those further afield who are motivated by the chance to not only live in a beautiful regional city, but make a big difference here.”
