Each director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of specific aspects of our health service, and manages department heads and staff within their own defined roles.
BProsOrth, Dip Applied Science, GAICD, AFCHSE
Craig has more than 30 years’ experience as an executive and senior manager in the Victorian public health sector, having worked in metropolitan teaching hospitals prior to moving into rural and regional health. He has occupied roles spanning acute health, aged care and primary and community services since embarking on a career as an allied health clinician. He is committed to continually improving the health of rural Victorians and reducing the health disparities that exist. He is dedicated to enhancing care, access, client and patient safety, and the patients’ overall experience by delivering care closer to home.
JD, BN, MBA, GAICD
Alex is a seasoned senior healthcare executive with more than 20 years’ experience leading complex, multi-site hospital and health service operations across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia. He has held General Manager and Chief Executive Officer roles across private and not-for-profit healthcare systems and brings deep expertise in health service strategy, operational transformation, financial stewardship and clinical governance. Alex is committed to strengthening access to high-quality, patient-centred care for regional and rural communities and is passionate about building high-performing teams, strong governance frameworks and sustainable healthcare services.
BA (Hons), MA (Social Work), GAICD
Richard has more than 14 years’ experience in the health services sector across the UK and Australia, spending several years most recently working in executive positions within health services in the Northern Territory. He has a mental health clinical background and is committed to supporting the provision of high quality, consumer focused mental health services.
BPod (Hons)
Kerryn has worked in the healthcare sector for more than 20 years. With a strong clinical background, she has more recently worked in various project and management roles and has a comprehensive understanding of the Primary and Community Services Division and is committed to continued development and provision of high quality services for our South West community.
Bachelor of Nursing, Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Critical Care), Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), Certificate of Advanced Leadership
Sue is an experienced nursing professional with over twenty-five years of expertise in the Victorian public health sector, who stands as a dynamic and versatile leader in regional healthcare. As a registered nurse, she has adeptly navigated diverse clinical, management, and project roles, with a significant focus on emergency nursing, including her qualification and role as a nurse practitioner. This extensive background has not only honed her clinical skills but also deepened her understanding of the contemporary needs in regional health services.
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Doctor of Medicine, Grad Cert Youth Mental Health, Master of Psychiatry, Master of Health Leadership and Management
Miranda is a specialist medical administrator with a clinical foundation in psychiatry and psychology. Her experience includes executive level medical leadership roles across tertiary, sub-acute, and specialist services within large metropolitan health systems. Miranda is committed to embedding a culture of strong clinical governance and collaboration in order to best support and advocate for the needs of the South West community.
BHealth Science (Physiotherapy), Cert Healthcare Innovation & Entrepreneurship, AFACHSM
Jamie has more than 15 years’ experience in leading clinical and support service departments and divisions at Victorian rural and regional health services. He has responsibility for leading all the capital redevelopment projects across South West Healthcare, and for the operation of non-clinical support services, our Camperdown Hospital and Residential Aged Care Services. With extensive understanding of the public health care sector, he’s committed to delivering outstanding healthcare and patient experiences in rural settings.
MBA – Enterprise, Ad Dip Bus, Dip HR & Bus, Cert IV TAA, Professional Member AHRI
Sheron is a highly experienced HR professional who has worked in executive and senior management roles across the public and private health sector. Sheron is committed to building robust systems that enable people to achieve their full potential.
ACMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Susan has more than 30 years’ experience in the health services sector across Australia, the UK, and the Middle East. With extensive experience in Financial and Operations Management and Data Analytics, Susan has worked in Australian Public and Private Hospitals and English NHS Trusts; the Australian National Cancer Screening Register; the Australian Centre for Health Innovation and with Australian Health Tech companies.
She is a Chartered Management Accountant and is committed to supporting regional healthcare organisations with high quality financial and corporate services that support clinical teams to provide excellent care, close to home for our community.