Leadership
Tracey Maisey
Chief Executive
Northern NSW Local Health District
Tracey joined NNSWLHD in August 2023. She has had a long and broad career spanning both the public health and housing sectors and brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Tracey has held senior positions in health, most recently in New Zealand as Executive Director Planning, Funding and Business Intelligence for the Canterbury and West Coast District Health Boards, as well as holding the role of Interim Chief Strategy, Planning and Performance Officer for Health New Zealand, and has previously been Chief Executive Officer of a District Health Board in New Zealand.
Tracey has worked in executive roles in Australia, the United Kingdom and Qatar, across both rural and metropolitan services. She's played a lead role in transforming healthcare delivery across various health settings, and also oversaw Health New Zealand’s national sustainability and climate change work program.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Ph: (02) 6620 2217
Fax: (02) 6620 2166
Email
Northern NSW Local Health District Executive Team
- DIRECTOR, PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Richard Buss
Director, People and Culture
Richard started his career as a Psychologist working in Mental Health as a clinician, and has been in management roles for 20 years. Richard previously held the role of General Manager of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services for Northern NSW Local Health District.
Richard’s interest in Human Resources saw him embark on a career change, studying Law at Southern Cross University. Richard is a conjoint senior lecturer with the University of Newcastle.
Responsibilities include Medical Administration, Work Health Safety and Insurable Risk, Learning and Development, Human Resources, Workforce Transactions and Culture and Wellbeing.
Office location: Lismore
Contact details:
Ph: (02) 6620 2349
- DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES
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Jo McGoldrick
Director, Corporate Services
Jo joined NNSWLHD in October 2024 and has a background in community development. Jo has worked alongside a diverse range of professionals within both local and state government, most recently at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, managing the state-wide Bushfire Local Economic Recovery program, after leading the recovery efforts of the 2019/20 bushfires for Kempsey Shire Council. Prior to that, over a five-year period Jo worked throughout the North Coast as Manager Biosecurity and Emergency Services for North Coast Local Land Services.
Jo holds a Bachelor of Social Science and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from Southern Cross University supporting her passion for serving rural communities in NSW.
Responsibilities include Capital, Assets and Resources, Planning, Digital Health Services, Procurement, Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare, Service Redesign and Innovation, and Property Services.
Office location: Lismore
Contact details:
Ph: (02) 6620 7373
- DIRECTOR, CLINICAL OPERATIONS
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Lynne Weir
Director, Clinical Operations
Responsibilities:
Lynne commenced working in health as a nurse, undertaking her training in Sydney. During her career Lynne has held a number of clinical and management roles and has a Masters in Health Management.
Before moving to the Northern Rivers in 2013, Lynne was the Director Clinical Operations and acted as Chief Executive for Western NSW Local Health District.
Prior to her role as Director Clinical Operations in 2017, Lynne held the position of Executive Director of the Richmond/Clarence Health Services Group.
Lynne is committed to providing high quality patient centred health care to our community. Focusing on safety and quality, implementing best practice models of care and utilising technology to deliver safe, effective, appropriate, and affordable care.
Contact details:
Ph: (02) 6621 1944
- DIRECTOR, DISTRICT NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
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Katharine Duffy
Director, District Nursing and Midwifery
Katharine has had an extensive career as a nurse, manager and leader in the public health sector. After training at Concord Repatriation General Hospital in the early 1980s, Katharine specialised in nephrology and transplant nursing.
In the mid-1990s Katharine became the Nursing Unit Manager of the Renal inpatient unit at Concord Hospital, and was later appointed Nurse Coordinator of Cardiovascular Services for the former Central Sydney Area Health Service.
In 2000 Katharine was promoted to the role of Operational Nurse Manager at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). Katharine was appointed to the position of Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services at RPAH in 2005 and held this role until early 2011.
Katharine holds a Masters in Health Administration.
In March 2011, Katharine became Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services for the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) and was awarded the title of Adjunct Professor, Sydney Nursing School, The University of Sydney.
In 2017 Katharine was appointed as Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Aboriginal Health for Northern NSW Local Health District, and relocated with her family to the Tweed Valley.
Katharine has a passion for the public health sector, patient and family centred care and investing in and caring for our nursing and midwifery workforce.
Responsible for Professional Support – Nursing & Midwifery in the areas of Leadership, Culture and Workforce Development, Clinical Practice, Workforce, Education and Professional Development, Community and Patient Care Initiatives, Safety Culture, Essentials of Care and the following services: Disaster and Trauma, Aboriginal Health, Breast Screen and Child Protection.
Office location: Tweed
Contact details:
Ph: (07) 5506 7884 Fax: (07) 5506 7282
- DIRECTOR, PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES
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Kathryn Watson
Director, Planning, Partnerships and Allied Health Services
Kathryn has worked in a broad range of health services and settings over the past 20 years. This has ranged from clinical roles in exercise physiology and nutrition, to population health and health promotion, service planning and leadership roles in NSW and Queensland. Kathryn has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Nutrition, Masters of Public Health and Graduate Certificate in Health Service Planning.
Responsibilities: professional lead for Allied Health, Value Based Health Care, Integrated Care, Leading Better Value Care, Health Promotion, Oral Health, Renal Integrated Care Programs, NDIS, Hosted and Held Services (with MNCLHD).
Office location: Lismore
Contact details:
Ph: (02) 6620 7396
Fax: (02) 6620 2147
- A/DIRECTOR, ABORIGINAL HEALTH, ORAL HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION
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Cameron Johnston
A/Director, Aboriginal Health, Oral Health and Health Promotion
Cameron is a Gomeroi man from North-West NSW. He has had a diverse career spanning transport and logistics, tertiary education and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
Prior to his current role, Cameron was the Aboriginal Workforce Manager with NNSLWHD for five years.
Cameron’s qualifications include Masters of Human Resources and a Bachelor of Business.
Responsible for Aboriginal Health, Oral Health and Health Promotion.
Office location: Lismore
Contact details:
Ph: (02) 6621 1957
- DIRECTOR, FINANCE
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Brett Skinner
Director, Finance
Brett has 30 years’ experience in finance and executive management. Prior to working for the Northern NSW Local Health District, Brett spent five years as a consultant for a variety of infrastructure and government businesses.
Brett was previously General Manager, Strategy Australia for the listed Transurban Group and Chief Financial Officer and Director of Commercial Development with the Roads and Traffic Authority in NSW.
Brett’s qualifications include Certified Gateway Reviewer, Executive fellow Australian & New Zealand school of Government (ANZSOG), Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Chartered Tax Adviser and Bachelor Finance Administration, University of New England.
Responsible for Finance, Procurement and the Performance Unit.
Office location: Lismore
Contact details:
Ph: (02) 6620 2106
- DIRECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS SERVICES
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Deidre Robinson
Director, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services
Deidre (Dee) has been working in health for over 18 years, from acute care to community services across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and now New South Wales. Dee has worked in clinical and leadership/management roles across Drug and Alcohol services, and most recently in senior management within the Top End Health Service, Darwin.
Dee holds a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from Curtin University and a Master of Science in Addiction Studies (International Program in Addiction Studies) from the University of Adelaide.
Responsible for Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services.
Office location: Lismore
Contact details:
Ph: (02) 6620 2623
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MEDICAL SERVICES & CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
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Dr Marco Giuseppin
Executive Director, Medical Services & Clinical Governance
Marco joined NNSLWHD in June 2025 and is passionate about regional and rural health. Marco joined NNSWLHD from Queensland, where he has practiced in a broad number of clinical and non-clinical roles.
A former pharmacist and avid aviation enthusiast, Marco trained as a rural generalist anaesthetist and worked across primary care, retrieval medicine, emergency care, and anaesthetic roles for both the Royal Flying Doctors Service and Queensland Health, where he was most recently the Clinical Director Community and Preventive Health at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
He has a particular interest in the use of virtual and out of hospital care to improve patient flow and strengthen partnership between the public health and primary healthcare sector.
Contact details:
Ph: (02) 6620 7550
Our Board
The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) has been set-up in accordance with the National Health and Hospital Agreement.
The NNSWLHD Board is responsible for:
- Improving local patient outcomes and responding to issues that arise throughout NNSWLHD.
- Monitoring the performance of the District against performance measures in the NNSWLHD Service Agreement.
- Delivering services and performance standards within an agreed budget, based on annual strategic and operating plans. This forms the basis of the NNSWLHD Service Agreement.
- Production of Annual Reports that are subject to State financial accountability and audit frameworks.
- Maintaining effective communication with local and State stakeholders, involving providers and the community in decisions that affect them
- Ensuring effective engagement with our clinicians and staff
- Establishing and overseeing an effective governance and risk management framework for the LHD
- Ensuring high standards of professional and ethical conduct are upheld
- Setting the LHD strategic priorities
- Holding the LHD Chief Executive accountable for their performance
The Northern NSW Local Health District Board is chaired by Mr Peter Carter and six Board Members who bring a wealth of experience and local knowledge to the management of our LHD.
- Mr Peter Carter (Chair)
- Dr Alasdair Arthur
- Dr Andrew White
- Dr Cathy Adams
- Mr Michael Carter
- Prof Susan Nancarrow
- Mr Scott Monaghan AM (Deputy Chair)
Board Members
- MR PETER CARTER (CHAIR)
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Peter Carter has a background in higher education and healthcare strategy, planning, innovation and management within the healthcare sector where he has worked for more than 35 years. He has been CEO of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) and a Board member of ISQua, at a time of significant change in those organisations. Peter is active in a range of healthcare organisations, both national and international, and has a keen interest in healthcare innovation and systems change, environmental sustainability and healthcare, healthcare quality and safety and Aboriginal health.
- DR ALASDAIR ARTHUR
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Alasdair Arthur is an Emergency Medicine Specialist and Deputy Director in the Emergency Department at The Tweed Hospital, working there since 2004. He studied medicine in Glasgow and undertook his Emergency Medicine Specialist training in various hospitals around South East Queensland. His areas of interest include patient safety, diagnostic error and emergency airway management. Alasdair was appointed to the NNSWLHD Board in 2019.
- MR MICHAEL CARTER
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With qualifications in accounting and management, Michael Carter is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a background in investment, health, higher education and social services, and strengths in service delivery and process improvements. He is well regarded for his ability to deliver in highly regulated environments, provide leadership and contribute to the achievement of strategic goals. Michael joined the NNSWLHD Board in 2016 and last year was appointed Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee. Michael works in the social services sector for a locally based not-for-profit and is continuing to study in the field of governance.
- MR SCOTT MONAGHAN AM (DEPUTY CHAIR)
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Scott Monaghan is a passionate leader with first class communication skills and a long track record of successful management. He has extensive knowledge of current National and State economic, social and regulatory issues that affect the delivery and management of health services. Considered an inspiring and motivational manager by his peers, Scott has strong Aboriginal community knowledge, relationships, and consultative skills with all Aboriginal communities from Coffs Harbour to the Queensland border. He became a Member of the Order of Australia in June 2021 for significant service to Indigenous Health and to medical research. Scott is the Chief Executive Officer of Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation, Chairperson of Country Universities Centre, and has formerly served on multiple boards across NSW. Scott was appointed to the NNSWLHD Board in January 2022.
- PROFESSOR SUSAN NANCARROW
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Susan Nancarrow (PhD) is an allied health professional, health services researcher, recovering academic and aspiring entrepreneur. She has more than 20 years’ experience in international health services research, expertise and analysis, and has recently commenced as CEO of HealthWork International, which aims to drive innovative ways of understanding and shaping the health workforce to better meet the needs of the 21st century. Susan joined the NNSWLHD Board in October 2016.
- DR CATHERINE ADAMS
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Cathy Adams has a background in healthcare as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. Her most recent position was as a Clinical Midwifery Consultant for NNSWLHD before moving to the Clinical Excellence Commission. Cathy has a focus on system improvement in the delivery of healthcare that influence safety and quality, primarily in maternity care. Cathy has facilitated improvements through curriculum development, delivery of multidisciplinary education and skills-based training and development of models of maternity care across NSW that are contemporaneous, evidence-based and responsive to community needs. Cathy was appointed to the NNSWLHD Board in December 2022.
- DR ANDREW WHITE
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Andrew White is Director of Intensive Care at Grafton Base Hospital (GBH) and chair of the Clarence Valley Medical Staff Council. Originally training in Queensland, he has been leading and developing critical care services in the Clarence Valley since 2013. In particular, he has enhanced Grafton Base Hospital from a Level Three High Dependency Unit to a robust Level 4 specialist-led Intensive Care Unit, which supports ventilated patients, and contributes to Registrar training.
With extensive involvement in strategic planning, quality improvement, and workforce redesign, Andrew has participated in numerous projects within NNSWLHD, as well as with the Agency of Clinical Innovation and Clinical Excellence Commission. In keeping with a commitment to supporting and improving rural health, he has a number of post graduate qualifications in health science, including a FRACMA and a Masters in Health Administration with distinction. As chair of the GBH Medical Staff Council, he has advocated for workforce and system improvements at GBH, which have worked towards the development of a safer and better resourced hospital for the people of the Clarence Valley.
Board Meetings
- 26 February 2025
- 26 March 2025
- 30 April 2025
- 28 May 2025
- 25 June 2025
- 30 July 2025
- 27 August 2025
- 24 September 2025
- 29 October 2025
- 26 November 2025
To request a copy of the monthly Board meeting minutes, please email NNSWLHD-CEoffice@health.nsw.gov.au.
Northern NSW Local Health District Corporate Governance
NNSWLHD Corporate Governance Attestation Statement 2024-2025
Corporate Governance Framework 2019
Gifts of Government Property and Statutory Acts of Grace registers