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

  • Mr. Harry Thomas

    Year commenced: 2015
    BHS Committee/s: Board Chair
    Background: Information and Technology
    Interests: I am involved with a number of boards and community committees, where I hold executive positions. My passions are skiing, technology and motor vehicles.

  • 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 

  • Dr. Isabel Paton

    Year commenced: 2017
    BHS Committee/s: Clinical Governance Committee and Credentialing Committee
    Background: Public Sector (Education)
    Interests: Communication and Stakeholder Engagement; Clinical Governance 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • MR.Nicholas Rideout

    Nick grew up in Jamaica and has subsequently lived and worked internationally. He is multilingual (English, French & German) and has a passion for equity of access to healthcare.

    Year commenced: 2021
    BHS Committee/s: Finance and Audit Committee, Clinical Governance Committee and Credentialing Committee
    Background: Commercial, government and not-for-profit sectors
    Interests: Corporate Governance; Financial Management and Accounting and Strategic Leadership

  • 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

  • Ms. Peter Kenyon

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

  • Ms. Donald Mace

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

Leadership Team

  • Mark Ashcroft

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Angela Clement

    Director of Clinical Services

  • Carolyn Shaw

    Director of Corporate Services

  • Oriana McCormick

    Executive Assistant

  • Michelle Borleis

    Quality Safety Compliance Coordinator

  • Elizabeth Ibrom

    Clinical Quality & Risk Coordinator

  • Gabriella Tange

    Community Engagement

  • Louine Robinson

    Community Health Team Leader

  • Lynda Thompson

    District Nursing and Club Connection Team Leader

  • Dyan Hill

    Human Resources Manager

  • Gemma Howe

    Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

  • Julia Brinsdon-Farr

    Nurse Unit Manager Acute

  • Macy Rambla

    Residential Care Manager

  • Rhonda Lea

    Staff Development Officer

  • Belinda Achammer

    Essential Dining Experience Supervisor

  • Crystal Price

    Essential Facilities Experience Supervisor