Organisational Structure
The Organisational Structure at Central Highlands Rural Health outlines the roles, responsibilities and reporting structure of our organisation.
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Senior Leadership Team
Maree Cuddihy
Chief Executive Officer
Maree is an engaging leader with extensive senior executive experience in public health in Victoria. Her experience includes professional responsibilities as a Director of Nursing, operational responsibility as General Manager of Broadmeadows Health Service, and subsequent General Manager of the...
Phil Catterson
Executive Director - Community Operations
Phil has returned to the fold so to speak after growing up on his family’s farm on Sailors Hill Daylesford, since that time he has worked in many roles in health as an orderly, intensive care nurse, emergency nurse and...
Michelle Oliver
Director - Quality & Safety
Michelle has worked in strategic, operational, compliance and improvement roles in healthcare over many years, and has been involved in many successful outcomes. Michelle has worked in leadership, management and quality positions in both acute and aged care for over...
Susan Jennings
Executive Director - Clinical Operations
Susan Jennings is an experienced director within the hospital and healthcare industry. She trained as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) and worked in a variety of settings whilst completing her studies, graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing, a Post Graduate Diploma...
Brenda Rooney
Director - Finance
Brenda has eighteen years of experience in public health, including both metropolitan and rural settings, with seven years at an Executive level at Kyneton District Health and Central Highlands Rural Health. Brenda has extensive experience in all aspects of finance...
Matt Francalanza
Director - People & Culture
Matt is a seasoned People & Culture specialist with over 12 years in operational and HR leadership across senior management and executive roles in the public and private sectors. Since 2020, he has served as Director of People and Culture...
Kristie Lawson
Director - Corporate Services
Kristie Lawson is the Director of Corporate Services at Central Highlands Rural Health, where she applies deep expertise in corporate management, change initiatives, and community engagement. With a strong foundation in public sector leadership, Kristie is committed to fostering collaborative...
Dr Andrew Walby
Director of Medical Services
Dr Andrew Walby commenced as Director of Medical Services at CHRH in late 2024. After initially pursuing a career in Surgery, he chose to switch to Emergency Medicine where he worked as an Emergency Physician at Western Health for a...