Governance
The role of the Board of Directors is to oversee the health service on behalf of the Minister for Health and in accordance with government policy and its legal obligations.
The health service is responsible for ensuring positive health outcomes, specifically: safe, effective, person-centered care. The Board provides strategic leadership of the organisation whilst monitoring performance and ensuring accountability and compliance.
Board members do not participate in day-to-day management of the health service, this is the role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and staff. The Board appoints the CEO and delegates sufficient powers to allow them to manage the health service effectively. Health service Boards are required to govern the health service, develop strategies, oversee financial and service performance, respond and adapt to challenges such as changing demographics and disease profiles, and meet expectations regarding regulatory and government policy requirements and standards.
The Board also supports development of, and approves, organisational documents such as Frameworks, Policies, and Procedures to ensure the effective oversight and action of the health service. The Board acts and is responsible as a collective; Board Members do not act individually.
The Board members are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Applications and selection processes are conducted in accordance with The Department selection process.
Office Bearers are Directors who hold a Board appointed or delegated position. The Board nominates Office Bearers annually. Office Bearers at Timboon and District Healthcare Service (TDHS) include the Board Chair, Board Vice Chair(s) and Committee Chair(s).
Our Executive Team
Our experienced Executive Team ensures the smooth and effective operation of all aspects of Timboon and District Healthcare Service.
Our Board of Directors
Directors are elected for a term of up to three years and may be re-elected to serve for up to nine years. The Board of Directors is accountable to the Minister for Health, and they have well defined responsibilities and a mixed skill set.
Committees and working groups
The Board of Directors has established a committee structure with terms of references and Annual Work Plans to assist in meeting its obligations. Timboon and District Healthcare Service continues to keep the community involved in its governance, with two of the four Board sub-committees including at least one consumer representative as a member.
Page last updated:
16 June 2026