Seeking Expressions of Interest from General Practitioners to join COORDINARE’s Board and Chair the Illawarra Shoalhaven Clinical Council

27 January 2026

 

COORDINARE is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from general practitioners who wish to be considered for appointment as Chair of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Clinical Council, which also has a seat on the Board of Directors. 
 

About COORDINARE 
 

COORDINARE is the Primary Health Network (PHN) for South Eastern NSW. We work with government, non-profit, healthcare providers, service partners and communities to coordinate local health services and support those at risk of poor health outcomes. 
 
We envision one coordinated regional health system that provides exceptional care, promotes healthy choices and supports resilient communities. 
 
The CEO of COORDINARE is Prudence Buist. The Chair of the Board is Julie White. 

Our Strategic Directions 


 
COORDINARE’s three objectives and key priorities are: 



 Our priorities

As a growing, innovative, and resilient organisation, we achieve our priorities through our strengths in: 

  • Consumer engagement
  • Professional capacity
  • Financial resilience
  • Communications and influence
  • Research and evidence
  • Data and IT capability 

You can learn more by reading our Strategic Directions.
 

About Our Board 
 


COORDINARE is led by a skills-based Board which sets the strategic direction and implementation of our strategic priorities. Members bring expertise and governance in general practice, aged care, health care and health systems, mental health, governance, finance, aboriginal health and private health insurance. 
 
Our Board provides a unique blend of both private and public perspectives, and innovative thinking to govern and guide our organisation. Meet the COORDINARE Board here. 
 

Role of COORDINARE’s Clinical Councils 


 
The role of the COORDINARE's Clinical Councils is to provide expert and strategic advice to COORDINARE's Board on a range of clinical issues across South Eastern NSW, relating to improving health care accessibility and outcomes for communities in our region. 
 
COORDINARE's Clinical Councils provide strategic advice and guidance to COORDINARE's Board on matters such as: 

  • the integration of COORDINARE initiatives/programs across the broader health care system;
  • development, implementation and monitoring of specific COORDINARE priorities, programs and projects, including their reach within general practice and the broader health care system;
  • locally relevant key and emerging clinical issues relating to general practice in South Eastern NSW and recommend innovative initiative/solutions to COORIDNARE.
  • Appointment is for a three-year term and the position is remunerated. 

If you are interested in this role and would like further information please contact Laura Price, EA to CEO here.


 
All EOI’s received will be treated confidentially by the COORDINARE CEO and Board. 


 
Expressions of Interest will close 10 February 2026 and a decision will be communicated shortly thereafter. It is anticipated that the appointment of this role will be finalised in preparation for the April 2025 Board meeting. 


 
Please submit your EOI by emailing a copy of your CV here.