The Board of Directors, Executive, Managers, and Staff at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) form part of a united team who all play an important role in the provision of healthcare services to our community.
The Board of Directors consists of members with a broad skill base, and accountable to the Minister for Health for the performance of our health service.
New Board Directors are appointed by the Governor-in-Council following a rigorous application and selection process. It is important that the Board of Directors has a wide range of skills to effectively provide leadership of NHW, and we are very fortunate to have such a mix in place covering clinical, corporate, financial and legal experience.
Board Chair
BCOM, MBA, former CA
Ruth has a corporate background with many years' experience in local government, including responsibility for finance, governance and risk, people and culture, information services, customer services, media and communications. Ruth is involved in various community and sporting clubs.
Board Director/Deputy Chair
BA Eng (Civil), BA Business (Management)
Matthew is Managing Director of North East Survey Design, an engineering, surveying, town planning and development consulting organisation based in Wangaratta. Matthew has over 25 years' project engineering, contract and project management experience and is actively involved in various local and community sporting clubs.
Board Director/Deputy Chair
RN, BA Nursing, Grad Dip Commerce, Grad Dip Gerontology, Masters Health Services Management, GAICD
Robynne has been a board member on both medical research and foundation boards and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Robynne’s passion is to improve the patient experience across health services.
Board Director
Juris Doctor, BA International Relations (Hons)
Caitlyn is a solicitor with experience in commercial and property law, estate litigation and estate planning. Caitlyn brings her legal knowledge and experience to the board, together with skills in corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Board Director
BA, MBA, GAICD, GCert Leadership
Felicity has held executive and senior management positions in marketing, public relations and communications, and executive management roles in education and not-for-profit organisations. An experienced board director, Felicity is also a Director of Family Relationship Services Australia and is a committee member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Hume Forum. Her past director roles include Gateway Health and she was a community member of the Ovens Murray Regional Partnership. She has chaired and been involved in a number of peak organisation Boards including ACEVic, Regional Sport Victoria, and Australian TAFE Marketing Association. Felicity was awarded an International Specialised Skills Institute Fellowship in 2019 exploring educational considerations associated with special education needs and neurodiversity. Felicity is Chair of the Community Advisory Committee and Deputy Chair of the People & Culture Governance Committee.
Board Director
GradDipMgmt, CertGovNFP, MBA, GAICD
Laura is the CEO of NESAY, a not-for-profit organisation delivering early intervention and support services to young people and their families across the North East region. She is an experienced executive leader in the NFP sector, with experience across mental health, youth services, housing, and vocational training. Laura’s leadership is grounded in her commitment to consumer-led approaches and a focus on place-based solutions tailored to the needs of local communities. In addition to her role at NESAY, Laura serves on the Board of The Centre for Continuing Education and actively contributes to local and sector-wide initiatives aimed at strengthening services and improving community outcomes.
Board Director
FRACS, MPH, JD, MAICD
Susan is a colorectal surgeon with a focus on delivering safe, effective care through a patient centred approach. Susan is a member of the Victorian Perioperative Consultative Committee Surgical Subcommittee, where she contributes to discussions on perioperative care standards across Victoria. She also serves on the Foundation Board of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ), where she supports research initiatives aimed at improving outcomes in colorectal surgery. Susan brings clinical insight and a thoughtful approach to her role on the NHW Board, contributing to strategic planning and governance with a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation in healthcare.
Board Director
MBA, BCom, GradDip IT, CPA, PMP
Paul retired as the Director of Corporate Services for a small regional health service and has a wealth of experience in finance, information technology, strategy and business operations gained over 30 years in senior financial and information technology management roles in major Australian and international corporations. Paul is passionate about delivering quality and value to community service organisations and looks forward to making a contribution to Northeast Health Wangaratta.
Board Director
BSW, BAppSci(EnvHort)
Clare has strong leadership background in environmental and human services. After working in community health, settlement services for newly arrived migrants and refugees and international development across Tasmania, NSW and in Melbourne, Clare moved to Wangaratta. She has had the opportunity to work across four key organisations in the areas of tertiary field education within a social work policy context; regional coordination of the multiple and complex needs initiative before moving into environmental services. This involved leadership roles within environmental protection, sustainability, climate action, prioritising Aboriginal Self Determination and emergency management with a priority on recovery. Clare has had experience of working with organisational boards across her career including the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program.
NHW Board Committee Roles 2026-27
Board Director opportunities at Northeast Health Wangaratta
The Department of Health is seeking applications for part-time Board Director positions at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW). Appointment terms start on 1 July 2027 and are for up to three years.
These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to Victoria’s public health system by providing strategic leadership, oversight and accountability to support safe, high-quality and effective healthcare for Victorians. As a board director, you will hold an important position of trust, helping ensure health services operate with integrity and with a strong focus on patient outcomes.
Appointments are based on capabilities and the professional and lived experience applicants can bring to the strategic leadership of Victoria’s public health system.
NHW encourages applications from individuals with skills, knowledge and experience in clinical governance, law, registered clinical practice, patient experience and consumer and community engagement.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations people, people living with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ people, and those living in rural and regional Victoria. Living in Victoria, or in a border community near Victorian health services, is preferred.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the capabilities identified in their applications.
Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026.
Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply can be found at www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications