Leadership Team

Chris emigrated from the UK in 2007 as a physiotherapist and worked in many of Sydney’s private and public hospitals before venturing out to set up his private practice servicing Campbelltown and Nowra. During this time he worked closely with several rehabilitation physicians and orthopaedic surgeons to develop a ‘Rehab to Home’ service and was one of the first NDIS providers in the Bowral and Campbelltown regions.

Chris joined Healthe Care with the initial objective of implementing ‘Rehab to Home’ within the Healthe Care Community. He then transitioned into the role of CEO of Mackay Private Hospital. Having driven many initiatives including the introduction of mental health to Mackay, development of NDIS programs at several of our rehabilitation sites and management of several key public hospital contracts, Chris took up his position of CEO at Shellharbour Private Hospital in July, 2019.

In 2021, Chris transitioned to the role of Regional CEO - Illawarra & South Coast NSW, overseeing both Shellharbour Private Hospital and Wollongong Day Surgery.

Jane began her nursing career in Sydney, working and gaining experience in several public and private hospitals. After a 9 month working holiday nursing in London, she moved to Queensland in 2002 nursing on Hamilton Island and in Mackay before settling in Brisbane in 2004. Over the next 17 years Jane had various roles at a large private hospital in the Operating Theatre Department as Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Facilitator and Clinical Nurse Specialist of Anaesthetics.

Jane relocated to the Illawarra with her family in 2022 and began her journey with Healthe Care in February 2022 as the Clinical Nurse Specialist of Anaesthetics and she has played a critical role in the growth of complexity in Theatre and training of new staff in Anaesthetics.

In March 2023, Jane was appointed the Director of Clinical Services where she is responsible for the overseeing of all aspects of clinical operations, including managing staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and collaborating with other hospital departments to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Kyle completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the Philippines in 2010. He began his nursing career across a variety of acute care settings, including medical-surgical nursing, operating theatres, intensive care, and the emergency department, before specialising in oncology as a chemotherapy treatment nurse. During his time in oncology, he also participated in multiple oncology clinical trials as a Study Coordinator, supporting the delivery of innovative cancer treatments while ensuring high standards of patient care and research compliance.

In 2017, Kyle relocated to Australia and completed his nursing registration through the Bridging Program, undertaking his clinical placement at Shellharbour Private Hospital. Following registration, he joined the hospital as a Registered Nurse and has since progressed through roles including Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ward Nurse Unit Manager and now Clinical Nurse Educator.

As Clinical Nurse Educator, Kyle is passionate about fostering a positive learning culture by empowering nurses and students to develop their knowledge, confidence and clinical skills. He is committed to supporting staff to reach their full potential through education, mentorship, and evidence-based practice, ultimately enhancing patient care and professional growth across the organisation.

Hannah has been a dedicated member of the Shellharbour Private Hospital team since 2016 and currently serves as Nurse Unit Manager.

Passionate about providing high-quality patient care and supporting staff development, Hannah is committed to fostering a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused environment.

Hannah takes pride in leading her team with professionalism, compassion, and a strong focus on continuous improvement, ensuring the delivery of safe and exceptional healthcare outcomes for patients and their families.

Melissa began her nursing career in 2008 as a Trainee Enrolled Nurse with NSW Health. After qualifying, she worked on a medical ward in the Illawarra but always had a strong interest in operating theatres. Moving on to have roles such as perioperative scout nurse and anaesthetic nurse gave Melissa critical skills such as cell salvage, a technique that minimizes patients' need for blood transfusions by processing and reinfusing their own blood.

After a decade as an anaesthetic nurse, Melissa completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong, graduating with distinction. She went on to complete her New Graduate year at Wollongong Public Hospital, specializing in anaesthetics and recovery. Returning to Wollongong Private Hospital, Melissa took on leadership roles, including anaesthetic and recovery educator, and floor coordinator for a large 15-theatre complex.

In March 2024, Melissa joined HealtheCare as the Operating Theatre Floor Manager, where she is responsible for coordinating staff and ensuring the efficient operation of the theatre department.

Originally from Sydney, Louise Graduated from the University of Sydney in 2003 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). She completed further study in 2010 with a Post Graduate Certificate in Acupuncture and in 2012 attained a Masters of Health Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy graduating with first class Honours.

Louise has worked in Public and Private hospitals as well as spending many years in private practice both here in Australia as well as in the United Kingdom and New Zealand and has spent time working in the Rehab unit for the British Defence Force.

Louise is passionate about providing the highest level of rehabilitation care ensuring that the team’s practice is thorough and up to date with the latest research.

Jo has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. Originally trained in Sydney, her career has taken her across Australia and overseas, including roles in the United Kingdom and Queensland. Her extensive experience spans both clinical practice and senior leadership and management positions.

Since relocating to the Illawarra in 2008, Jo has worked primarily within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, developing a strong reputation for her commitment to quality, safety and excellence in healthcare. She is passionate about improving patient outcomes through robust clinical governance, continuous quality improvement, and fostering engaged, high-performing teams.

In June 2026, Jo joined Shellharbour Private Hospital and Wollongong Day Surgery as Regional Quality and Risk Manager. In this role, she is responsible for leading quality, risk and accreditation programs, ensuring compliance with national standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and promoting a culture of safety and excellence in patient care across both facilities.

Jo is dedicated to creating healthcare environments where patients receive safe, high-quality care and staff are empowered to contribute to continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

Our talented Chef, Terry grew up in the Illawarra and started his apprenticeship in the wine area of Margaret River, WA.

Since then, Terry has held positions of Chef and Executive Chef in restaurants and catering businesses. Terry has also had vast experience in providing exceptional food preparation, food service and kitchen management in the Aged Care sector.

Terry joined us in March 2022 and continues to rebuild and modernize our menus to ensure our patients are offered a wide variety of nutritious choices every day.

Growing up in the Illawarra, Kate's interest in sterilisation was sparked by having the majority of her family working in healthcare. Kate moved to Darwin at 19 and started her career there as a Sterilisation Technician. She continued her career in Sydney when she moved back to the Illawarra two years later.

Kate then worked at Wollongong Day Surgery for 11 years before transferring to Shellharbour Private where she was able to balance the needs of a family with her professional life. In 2020, Kate was appointed as CSSD Manager. In this role, Kate ensures the loan equipment necessary for our orthopaedic cases, such as hips and knees and our general surgery cases is available for our surgeons.

With 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Michelle has developed her expertise across various sites in Sydney and the Illawarra. Over the past 18 years, she has held managements roles, consistently demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to excellence in healthcare administration.

Her passion for healthcare was nurtured by being surrounded by family and friends in the industry, making it a natural career choice.

Michelle is especially passionate about delivering a gold standard in customer service, ensuring that both patients and staff have the best possible experience. With her extensive background in management, she is dedicated to improving processes, supporting her teams and overall enhancing the healthcare experience.