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 President
    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 President
    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

  • Ms. Glenda Beecher

    Year commenced: 2019
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee 
    Background: Public and Private Sector (Law and Human Resources) 
    Interests: Corporate Governance; Human Resources Management and Law 

  • 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

  • Mr. Peter Kenyon

    Year commenced: 2023
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee and Credentialing Committee
    Background: Communications and Stakeholders Engagement; Community Services and Strategic Leadership

  • Mr. Donald Mace

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

  • Ms. Kim Rowley

    Year commenced: 2017
    BHS Committee/s: Finance and Audit Committee and Clinical Governance Committee
    Background: Private Sector (Law)
    Interests: Law; Strategic Leadership and Community Services.

  • Mr. Harry Thomas

    Year commenced: 2015
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee, Finance and Audit Committee and Credentialing
    Background: Information and Technology
    Interests: ICT Strategy and Governance; Asset Management and Audit and Risk Management

  • Ms. Natalie Willis

    Year commenced: 2016
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee, Finance and Audit Committee
    Background: Public Sector (Health)
    Interests: Health promotion and community development

Leadership Team

  • Susan Plath

    Interim Chief Executive Officer

  • Angela Clement

    Director of Clinical Services

  • Elizabeth Ibrom

    Acting Director of Clinical Services

  • Dyan Hill

    Director of Human Resources

  • Deb Harvey

    Director of Business & Service Development

  • Oriana McCormick

    Executive Assistant

  • Belinda Achammer

    Essential Dining Experience Supervisor

  • Michelle Borleis

    Quality Safety Compliance Coordinator

  • Julia Brinsdon-Farr

    Nurse Unit Manager Acute

  • Gemma Howe

    Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

  • Rhonda Lea

    Staff Development Officer

  • Jose Ngo

    Acting Clinical Quality & Risk Coordinator

  • Crystal Price

    Essential Facilities Experience Supervisor

  • Macy Rambla

    Residential Care Manager

  • Sharon Kowles

    Acting Residential Care Manager

  • Louine Robinson

    Community Health Team Leader

  • Gabriella Tange

    Community Engagement

  • Lynda Thompson

    District Nursing and Club Connection Team Leader

  • Melissa Davies

    Acting District Nursing and Club Connection Team Leader