Introduction
Central Coast Local Health District’s next Chief Executive will lead hospital and community services through growing demand, service renewal and closer partnerships across health and aged care. Priorities include patient flow, care at home and in the community, executive-team capability and better outcomes for Aboriginal people.
This application needs to connect whole-of-system leadership with the operational realities of busy hospitals. Use evidence that shows how you improved access and safety while working within financial, workforce and governance constraints.
Chief Executive – Central Coast Local Health District role snapshot
| Role | Chief Executive – Central Coast Local Health District |
| Organisation | NSW Ministry of Health |
| Location | Gosford, Holden Street, Central Coast |
| Employment | Not stated in the available advertisement; confirm with the employer |
| Remuneration | Chief Executive; advertised $394,772 to $446,161 per year; executive band and package inclusions not stated |
| Job ID | 601425 |
| Closing date | 18 October 2026, 11:59pm Sydney time |
Application requirements for Chief Executive – Central Coast Local Health District
- Submit your current CV.
- Submit a brief cover letter through the application link.
The advertisement does not give a page limit or separate targeted questions. Read the role and portal instructions before finalising your documents.
Role conditions and suitability
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience is required.
- The advertisement welcomes established Chief Executives and suitable step-up candidates with acting or enterprise-level leadership experience.
- Knowledge of the NSW public health system is highly regarded; strong candidates from other jurisdictions will also be considered.
Candidate requirements and evidence for Chief Executive – Central Coast Local Health District
| Hospital and community care | Explain how you improved patient flow or expanded community care, with evidence of access, quality and sustainability. |
| Governance and performance | Show how you responded to a significant risk or performance issue and kept the Board informed. |
| Leadership and partnerships | Describe how you strengthened executive accountability and built productive relationships with clinicians, staff, unions and community partners. |
Example application structure for Chief Executive – Central Coast Local Health District
Use the opening to establish your health-system leadership scope. Focus the letter on a small number of examples relevant to Central Coast priorities, including Aboriginal health outcomes where supported by your experience. Let the CV show the scale of services, workforce and budgets you have led.
Before you submit
Confirm your qualification or equivalent-experience evidence and ensure the application distinguishes your contribution from the broader team’s work. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Return to the official vacancy for the final instructions and deadline.
Help with your Chief Executive – Central Coast Local Health District application
Team 3Thirty can help you select the evidence that best connects your leadership history with the district’s stated priorities.