Our Team

Board of Directors

The organisation is governed by a Board of Management appointed by the Governor-in-Council upon the recommendation of the Minister for Health.

The overall function of the Board is determined by the Health Services Act 1988 and is to:

  • Oversee and manage the organisation; and
  • Ensure the services provided by the organisation comply with the requirements of the Act and Beechworth Health Service’s aims and objectives.

In practical terms the Board is responsible for setting the strategic directions of the health service within the framework of Government policy and for monitoring the performance of the organisation with an emphasis upon the provision of high quality care, meeting the needs of the community and operating in accordance with financial and non-financial performance targets.

To govern effectively the Board seeks to have an appropriate mix of skills and knowledge to be effective in achieving its objectives and representation of the community.

Interested in becoming a Board member?

Applications will be invited annually for part time board positions of public health services and public hospitals (including multipurpose services and early parenting centres) with terms of office commencing from 1 July.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring every Victorian receives safe and high quality healthcare. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications.

These positions provide 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 community.

Current Directors

  • Dr. Isabel Paton

    Board Chair
    Year commenced: 2017
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee, Finance and Audit Committee and Credentialing
    Background: Public Sector (Communications & Engagement)
    Interests: Communications and Stakeholders Engagement; Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership

  • Ms. Gael Evans-Barr

    Vice Chair
    Year commenced: 2020
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee, Finance and Audit Committee and Credentialing
    Background: Public Sector (Communications & Engagement)
    Interests: Communications and Stakeholders Engagement; Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership

  • Mr. Donald Mace

    Year commenced: 2023
    BHS Committee/s: Finance and Audit Committee and Audit Committee
    Background: Financial Management and Accounting; Strategic Leadership and Audit and Risk Management

  • Ms. Jennifer Bennett

    Year commenced: 2021
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee and Credentialing Committee
    Background: Private Sector (Management Consulting and Community Health)
    Interests: Corporate Governance; Clinical Governance and Audit and Risk Management

  • Dr. Tegwyn McManamny

    Year commenced: 2024
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee and Finance and Audit Committee
    Background: Public Sector (Health)
    Interests: Clinical Governance; Patient Experience and Consumer Engagement and Registered Clinician.

  • Mr. Benjamin Maxfield

    Year commenced: 2025
    BHS Committee/s: CEPMRC and Finance and Audit Committee
    Background: TBA

  • Dr. Corina Modderman

    Year commenced: 2025
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee
    Background: Public Sector (Rural Health Research)
    Interests: Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership, Clinical Governance, Community and Stakeholder Engagement.

  • Dr. Jason Nebbs

    Year commenced: 2025
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee and Credentialing Committee
    Background: Public Sector (Health)
    Interests: Clinical governance, Health equity and Evidence Based Practice-Medical Specialist.

  • Mr. Michael Neilson

    Year commenced: 2025
    BHS Committee/s: CEPMRC and Finance and Audit Committee
    Background: TBA

Executive Team

  • Sharon Walsh

    Chief Executive Office

  • Frances Andrews

    Director of Corporate services

  • Elizabeth Ibrom

    Director of Clinical Services

  • Dyan Hill

    Director of People and Culture