LMLHSN Regional Program Manager

Work in an environment that offers: 

• A strategic role that contributes to improving access and equity to healthcare for citizens living in the Loddon Mallee Region
• Working in an agile, dynamic team with 13 health service partners across the Loddon Mallee Region
• Hybrid working conditions, with some travel across the region for meetings and collaboration
• Secondments from staff working in Loddon Mallee health services will be considered.

The Position

Job Reference: 3956

Position Title: LMLHSN Regional Program Manager
Classification: HS7
Salary per hour (exc. super): $61.79
Hours per fortnight: 61 - 76 
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time (mid July 2026 – 02/07/2027)

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination  

Closing date: 31/05/2026

Are you interested in contributing to health service reform initiatives in the Loddon Mallee region?

The Regional Program Manager has primary responsibility for providing operational leadership, delivering on health reform initiatives across the Loddon Mallee region. These initiatives are be aligned with the strategic priorities and the Department of Health’s Statement of Expectations. 

This position is responsible for managing people and project resources to ensure projects and change initiatives are successfully implemented ensuring that initiatives are delivered within schedule, budget, and scope (consistent with the Project Management Framework). Whilst managing the team this role will also directly manage a portfolio of projects. The role will play a key role in working closely with wide range of stakeholders in actively supporting collaborative relationships in co-designing initiatives that solve problems.  

The Regional Program Manager will report to Executive Director of LMLHSN and will work actively as a member of the LMLHSN leadership team. 

The Loddon Mallee Health Network

The Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network was established on 1 July 2025 by the Victorian Department of Health to strengthen collaboration among health service providers and improve health service delivery across the Loddon Mallee region.

The strategic priorities being focused over the next three years (2025-2028) are:

Improving access and equity of care

Enhancing workforce support with collaborative planning

Focusing on quality and safety and

Optimising efficient resource use.

More information about the Victorian LHSN can be found: Local Health Service Networks | health.vic.gov.au

In the LMLHSN work is underpinned by the following vision and values:

Vision: Shaping the future of health service delivery to give our communities a great experience throughout the Loddon Mallee region.

Values: Respect, Integrity and Collaboration

LMLHSN is governed by a CEO and a Board Chair Committee, comprising representatives from the 13 public health services in the region. Strategic initiatives are delivered through projects sponsored by CEO leads and implemented by an agile network team working across all partner health services.

Staff considering employment opportunities in network are expected to:

Work in a hybrid model, with flexibility to travel across the region for meetings and collaboration events.

Access hot desk office spaces at Bendigo Health and other health service sites (bookable as needed).

Maintain a suitable home office setup (IT equipment provided) and be proficient in using online collaboration tools.

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health is the fundholder and host of the LMLHSN function, therefore is the employer of the network staff. Bendigo Health is the major regional health service in the Loddon Mallee, learn more by visiting the website: Bendigo Health Website - About Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.  All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults, children and families will be supported to express and be proud of their culture in an environment that is culturally safe and supported.

Bendigo Health’s work is underpinned by the following vision and values:

Vision: Excellent Care. Every Person. Every Time.

Values: CARING – We care for our community, PASSIONATE – We are passionate about doing our best, TRUSTWORTHY - We are open, honest and respectful

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Ann Allenby on 0400 664 815 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Careers

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If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.