Leadership Team

With over 20 years experience in senior health executive roles in both the public and private sectors, Sue-ellen is noted for her strong leadership, team-building and motivational skills. After joining Healthe Care in February 2015 as Director of Clinical Services at Maitland Private Hospital, Sue-ellen’s contributions were pivotal to the facility's expansion and the establishment of its rehabilitation services, additional theatres and day surgery unit. Her strong clinical background and fiscal management capabilities were formally recognised in August 2016, when she was appointed Chief Executive Officer.

With extensive experience in executive clinical leadership, implementing person-centred frameworks, change management, workforce planning and brownfield development, Sue-ellen is renowned for her insight, tenacity and ability to harness the energy of teams to create positive and productive work environments for all stakeholders.

Sue-ellen holds an Associate Diploma of Applied Science, Bachelor of Nursing and Post Graduate Diploma of Health Administration.

Leanne joined the team at Toronto Private Hospital in January 2012. Leanne has 45 years’ experience working in public and private hospitals in various nursing specialties such as surgical, medical, rehabilitation, palliative care, disabilities, psycho geriatric and community health. Leanne has held leadership positions from the year 2000 such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nursing Unit Manager, General and Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation, Director of Nursing and currently, Director of Clinical Services.

Leanne has a strong personal and professional commitment to the patient journey. Encouraging and enabling the medical, nursing and allied health teams to be the best they can be; competent, caring, empathetic and committed to excellent individual patient outcomes. Leanne is proud of her team at Toronto Private Hospital and what they collaboratively achieve.

Elise was appointed to the role of finance manager at Healthe Care Community in November 2016. Her title was changed to commercial manager in April 2018 to better reflect the nature of the role.

Prior to commencing at Healthe Care Elise worked in the not-for-profit sector as a finance manager, as a chief financial officer in the for-profit sector and earlier in her career in administrative, management and academic roles at The University of Newcastle.

Elise holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and is a Certified Practicing Accountant.

Jodie joined Healthe Care in 2017 and manages the Woodlands Mental Health Unit. Jodie is a registered nurse with over 20 years experience in both public and private mental health nursing.