The Minister for Health, the Hon Daniel Andrews MP, is inviting applications for board members of rural public hospitals with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2009.

This is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced persons to contribute and provide high level advice on the delivery of public health care to the Victorian rural community.

Guidelines for applicants, application forms and terms and conditions of appointment are available for downloading from: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/ruralhealth/hservices/bom.htm, by contacting Colin Wellard from Department of Human Services, Loddon Mallee Region, on 03 5434 5527 or by contacting Giselle Port from MDHS on 03 5461 0301.

Applicants are required to submit their completed application pack by no later than 5.00 pm Friday, 6 February 2009 to the Chair, Selection Panel, Maryborough District Health Service, PO Box 155, MARYBOROUGH  VIC   3465.

Late applications will not be accepted.

It is government policy that government boards and committees reflect the composition of the Victorian community.  This includes appropriate representation of women, indigenous Victorians, young Victorians, Victoria’s culturally diverse community and Victorians living with a disability or mental illness.

Peter Appledore

Chief Executive Officer

Maryborough District Health Service

PO Box 155