The Department of Health holds an annual recruitment round for part-time board director and chair positions for:

• public health services, including Ambulance Victoria, HealthShare Victoria and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare) and
• public hospitals, including multi-purpose services and early parenting centres.

These positions provide an opportunity for members of the Victorian public to contribute to the strategic leadership of health care delivery to the community.

The department is committed to growing and strengthening boards to reflect the rich diversity of Victorian communities.

Applications for the 2025 recruitment round open Friday, 1 November 2024 and will close midnight, Sunday 24 November 2024.

All potential board chairs and directors (including those seeking reappointment) can apply online via the Join a public board website.

You can find more information on applying for board positions (including the Board Director Capability Framework, eligibility requirements and position descriptions) on the Department of Health website.