The Executive Leadership Team provides strategic direction and leadership for Central Coast Local Health District (the District) aligned with the District’s strategic vision of ‘healthy people – vibrant community’.

Together with the District’s Board, the Executive Leadership Team drives the strategic priority of ‘Caring for the Coast’ as an intrinsic part of the organisation’s culture.

Whether it is promoting preventative health measures, delivering community based care or caring for the many people who spend time in our hospitals, at every point of every service we provide our key strategic priorities of ‘Caring for our patients, our staff, our community, our resources and our future’ guide what we do.

Scott has held leadership roles in health in both private and public health systems spanning across two decades. Having been raised in country NSW he understands the highly complex landscape of the health care environment and the unique challenges of health care delivery in Australia. He is passionately motivated every day to head up improving health outcomes for the community through authentic engagement, strong collaboration with clinicians, strategic partnerships and fostering and leading innovation.

Jude has worked in the health sector for more than 30 years as a registered nurse, professional leader and senior executive. With post graduate qualifications in health sciences and an MBA, she is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an Associate Fellow and Certified Health Manager of the Australasian College of Health Service Management.

Jude is responsible for leading and managing strategic and operational healthcare delivery for Gosford, Wyong, Woy Woy Hospitals and Long Jetty Health Care Centre and district wide clinical services including medical imaging, pharmacy, patient flow and Cancer Services. She is committed to working collaboratively with staff and other stakeholders to support high quality patient care which provides excellent experiences for patients, their families and our staff.

Adam has over 18 years’ experience in clinical and executive management roles across a range of health sectors including not for profit organisations, local, district and statewide health services as well as central Government agencies. He has experience working across health, aged care and social care sectors.

He holds a Master of Health Services Management (WSU); Grad Cert Accounting & Financial Management (CSU); Master of Health Science, Occupational Therapy (USYD); and Bachelor of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy (USYD) (Hons).

In his current role, Adam is responsible for developing high performing community services in the areas of community care, mental health, allied health, oral health, public health, health promotion and health services for women, children and families.

Adam is committed to delivering contemporary integrated health services to meet the diverse needs of the Central Coast community.

Steevie has over 20 years of experience in medicine and Medical Administration. His career has spanned roles within Health such as Clinical Superintendent, Medical Advisor, Director of Medical Services, Senior Policy Adviser, Manager Clinical Services Planning, A/Deputy Chief Health Officer and A/Director Centre for Health Protection, and General Manager. He has also worked with universities as Clinical Senior Lecturer, Professor, Associate Dean and Head of Student Matters, and Acting Dean, School of Medicine.

Steevie holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Sydney, is a Fellow, Preceptor and Supervisor with the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators.

In his current role as District Director Medical Services, Steevie provides leadership in clinical service planning and models of care, and profession-specific leadership of the medical workforce. He also contributes expert input into the deployment of medical staff and medico-legal matters, and oversees medical workforce education, medical credentialing and scope of practice.

Wendy has over 30 years of health leadership experience, joining Central Coast Health from the role of Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at New Zealand’s largest teaching hospital, Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai, Auckland. With a background in clinical nursing, Wendy’s career has spanned emergency nursing, nursing management, nursing operations and regional health through working with the Te Whatu Ora Districts and Schools of Nursing.

Wendy has a Master in Management and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management, with 20 years of senior leadership experience and a passion for leading high-functioning teams with a patient focus. Having been a member of several Clinical Quality, Safety & Risk Committees in her roles in New Zealand, Wendy has an interest in using governance and systems to ensure safe, quality practice is delivered by great nurses and midwives.

In her current role, Wendy provides leadership to nursing and midwifery staff across our health service, supporting staff to provide high quality, safe and timely care to patients. Her role also ensures that workforce planning and effective people management strategies are in place, and that continuous improvement is an essential part of nursing and midwifery practice.

James has over 20 years of experience in public-sector healthcare finance, after completing a Management degree – majoring in accountancy, and becoming a qualified CPA.

His career commenced at Central Coast Local Health District, before a role with the National Health Service in England. On his return to Australia, James gained extensive senior finance and management experience in large metropolitan hospitals and also rural and regional settings in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland.

James believes in patient-centred quality care and is motivated to develop management teams to drive innovation and efficiency within healthcare. With a view to the future, James is transformational in his approach to improving patient outcomes and service sustainability.

Ann more than 27 years of experience in the health sector across the public sector, private hospitals, research and has worked within NSW Health in key ICT and Digital Health leadership roles within Northern Sydney Local Health District and Central Coast Local Health District. Ann has strong field experience leading cross functional teams to design and implement multi-faceted change and digital transformation programs, in particular, the implementation of the electronic medical record.

Ann holds a Bachelor of Business in Health Administration, Health Information Management, Associate Diploma – Marketing and a Grad Certificate in Public Sector Management. Ann is also a Certified Health Informatician Australiasia (CHIA) an industry credential from the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) which certifies an individual’s knowledge and expertise in health informatics.

In her current role as Chief Digital Health Officer, Ann leads, plans, and manages Digital Health service delivery at both the Central Coast and Northern Sydney Local Health Districts. This includes operationalising the Digital Health Strategy and related priorities, as well as building and maintaining effective strategic relationships across the NSW Health system and external partners to achieve high value outcomes.

Fiona has more than 30 years’ experience with CCLHD. Most recently she has been a driving force behind reshaping our patient services, facilities and governance frameworks.

In her previous role as Manager of CCLHD Redevelopment Program, she oversaw the major transformations of Gosford and Wyong hospital.

She has also led safety and quality improvements for our organisation in other previous roles including: Manager Clinical Governance, Acting Manager Quality Unit and Manager Clinical Redesign.

Fiona has a clinical background. She began her career with us as a registered nurse in 1986 and went on to hold many senior nursing roles. Fiona has completed tertiary studies including a Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Business & Technology – from the University of New South Wales.

In the newly established role of District Director Quality, Strategy and Improvement for CCLHD, Fiona is responsible for leading, coordinating and managing the clinical governance, improvement and strategic development functions of CCLHD, providing advice to the Chief Executive, Board and leadership teams.

Her directorate will drive and enable the delivery of key initiatives concerning strategic and operational planning by developing and supporting improvement, research and innovative service provision to deliver high quality, safe patient care, for the best possible value.

Scott has been a consultant anaesthetist on the Central Coast since 1998, having graduated from the University of Sydney in 1987. He worked as an RMO and Registrar on the Central Coast and trained in Anaesthesia in the UK and multiple Sydney hospitals. He provides clinical leadership to our staff while continuing to offer high-quality care to his patients as an anaesthetist. Scott is a strong advocate for patient safety and improving clinical outcomes.

For 15 years he held the role of District Prevocational Education and Training (DPET) and is passionate about supporting the wellbeing of our staff. In his leadership roles he has establishing a number of important programs to improve mentoring, education and support for junior medial staff.

Scott is a member of multiple sub committees external to CCLHD including NSW Anaesthesia ACI Perioperative Care Network and the Scholar Role and Educators Sub Committees with the College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), where he provides his expertise to anaesthesia-related training, service and strategic matters at a state and national level.

On top of the work he undertakes for the District, Scott also volunteers his time to provide anaesthesia to adults and children suffering from burns or requiring cleft lip/palate repairs with the charity organisation Interplast.

Steve Ella

District Director of Aboriginal Health

Steve is an Aboriginal man from the Yuin Nation on the South Coast of NSW, however grew up on Bidigigal Country (La Perouse, South Sydney). With over 28 years in Aboriginal health, Steve has an extensive background in Aboriginal drug and alcohol work and has served as the Manager of Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit for the past 8 years.

Holding a Master of Philosophy (Medicine) and a Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion, Steve’s achievements in Aboriginal Health are wide-ranging. He was inducted into the National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Honour Roll in 2012, won the First People’s Award at the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) in 2013 and is a member of the NSW Ministry of Health’s Aboriginal Directors and Managers Strategic Leadership Group.

In his newly appointed role, Steve leads, coordinates and develops high-level strategic directions in Aboriginal health care. Steve’s directorate drives key initiatives that support improvement, research and innovative services, to deliver high quality care and outcomes for Aboriginal patients.