Northern Health’s interim chief executive Debra Bourne is set to step into the role permanently.
Ms Bourne will take on the role from Siva Sivarajah, who was appointed as the inaugural chief executive for the newly formed Hospital’s Victoria in August this year.
During that transition period, Ms Bourne served as the interim chief executive while the Northern Health board conducted an executive search to fill the position.
Ms Bourne’s tenure will be marked by her extensive operational and clinical expertise – gained through working in large, complex organisations across metropolitan, regional, and remote healthcare settings.
Northern Health board chair Jennifer Williams congratulated Ms Bourne on her appointment.
“Debra’s broad skill set and deep understanding of the healthcare landscape uniquely position her to lead Northern Health in achieving our mission of delivering exceptional care to our communities,” she said.
“Her collaborative leadership style and alignment with our values – safe, kind, and together – will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our services and foster a culture of openness and continuous improvement.
“We are excited to have [her] at the helm of Northern Health and are confident that her vision, expertise and commitment will drive the organisation forward.”
