Introducing our Divisional Management Committee

Dr Shane Kelly - Chief Executive Officer

Dr Shane Kelly was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2005. Shane has significant health management experience in Western Australia, having held a range of senior public health industry positions. He was previously Chief Executive, South Metropolitan Area Health Service. Prior to this, Shane was Chief Executive of Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. He has also had responsibility for medical administration in previous roles, including that of Executive Director Medical Services at Fremantle Hospital & Health Service.  Shane has a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, a Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Suzanne Sherry - Director of Mission

Suzanne began her professional career in Melbourne in education as a teacher. Following further Post Graduate Education, she remained in education, focusing on the welfare and special education needs of both children and families. Suzanne took on various leadership roles early in her career before moving into senior leadership, firstly as a Deputy Principal and then as a School Principal. She has always had a passion for supporting the marginalised within society.

After eight years as a Principal in Geelong (Victoria) and further post graduate studies in Innovation and Service Management, Suzanne left education after 26 years and took an executive role as Director of Mission with St John of God Pathology Victoria. In her current role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Suzanne is responsible for strategic and organisational development, heritage and story, leadership formation and people and culture.  

Dr Tony Robins - Director, Medical Services

Tony graduated from the University of Western Australia, completing his MBBS in 1990. He obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1996 and completed a Master of Business Administration from the UWA Business School in 2007. He is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators having been admitted to membership in 2002 and is a member of the College Faculty supervising Medical Administration Registrars.

Tony’s career has included service with the Australian Defence Force,including postings as a  Flight Surgeon in the Royal Australian Navy and an active service deployment with the UN to Somalia. Prior to commencing at Subiaco, Tony’s experience in medical administration included Fremantle and Royal Hobart Hospitals, and most recently five years as Director of Medical Services at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.

Stephen Cooper - Director, Corporate and Financial Services

Stephen commenced in his current role as Director of Corporate and Financial Services at St John of God Subiaco Hospital in 2007. Prior to this appointment, Stephen spent nine years with Coventry Group Ltd where he held two roles as Chief Financial Officer and Group Accountant. Earlier in his career, Stephen worked in Chartered Accounting for nine years with Deloitte and BDO, progressing from Graduate Auditor to Manager of Corporate Finance and Consulting. He graduated from the University of WA with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1988 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1992.

Chris Hanna - Director, Nursing and Midwifery

Adjunct Associate Professor Chris Hanna was appointed Director of Nursing and Midwifery at the Hospital in 2006. Chris has significant health management experience in WA and NSW, having held a range of senior leadership positions within private and not for profit hospitals. She was previously Deputy Director of Nursing at St John of God Murdoch Hospital and prior to this Director of Nursing at the Mount Hospital in Perth.

Chris is a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife and has a Master of Business Administration and Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture. Chris is a member of the Royal College of Nursing Australia, a WA finalist in the 2009 Telstra Business Women’s Award and is currently enrolled in the Leadership WA program, which focuses on enhancing leadership excellence and community service within WA.

Vanessa Unwin- Director, Quality and Risk

Vanessa joined St John of God Subiaco Hospital as the Director Quality and Risk in 2012. She is a Registered Nurse and holds a Masters in International Health Management. With over 20 years experience in healthcare, Vanessa has previously held the roles of Director Quality and Risk Management, Deputy Director of Nursing – Surgical Services and Clinical Risk Manager at St John of God Murdoch Hospital. Prior to this Vanessa resided in Queensland where she worked at St Vincent’s Hospital Toowwomba, as a Nurse Unit Manager (Orthopaedics).

Angela Gee - Director, Peri-Operative Services

Prior to arriving in Perth in 1990, Angela worked at St Mary’s Hospital in London. She started her employment in Australia as the Manager of Perioperative Services at the Mount Hospital and then moved to St John of God Murdoch Hospital as the Manager of Perioperative Services where she succesfully commissioned the Operating Theatres when they first opened in 1994. Anglea joined St John of God Subiaco Hospital in 2006 as the Manager of Perioperative Services.

In 2009, Angela was appointed Director of Peri-Operative Services. She currently leads a highly experienced and committed team towards the goals of excellence, ever increasing quality and innovation.

Brenda Bradley - Director, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Services

Brenda joined the Hospital in 2010, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from both the public and private health sectors. She holds post graduate qualifications in midwifery, paediatrics, maternal and child health, as well as health service management. Brenda’s career includes many senior management roles across Western Australia, including Director of Nursing at Kununurra/Wyndham Hospitals as well as Bed Manager and District Manager of Leeuwin in the South West.

As Director Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Services, Brenda manages the obstectric areas ensuring the safe arrival of approximately 3,600 babies every year as well as the areas of maternity, gynaecology and neonatology.

Shellee Chapman - Director, Workforce Development

Shellee holds a Bachelor of Business in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. She has an array of expertise in Human Resources and Industrial Relations having led these portfolios at Amana Living as General Manager Human Resources. Prior to this, she was Manager Employee Relations & Administration at St Barbara Mines and Employee Relations Consultant at Australian Mines & Metals Association.

Shellee was appointed Director Workforce Development at St John of God Subiaco Hospital in 2010. This position drives workforce development and capability, cultural improvement, workplace safety, sustainability and recruitment and retention, whilst also focusing on staff satisfaction and motivation in the workplace.

Laura Colvin - Director, Inpatient Services

Laura graduated with a Diploma in Health Administration and then pursued Nursing and Midwifery training in Scotland and Finland. Prior to coming to Australia, Laura worked as a midwife in Canada and New Zealand. Since 1988, Laura has held several management positions including working for the Department of Health and for Joondalup Health Campus where she was the Director of Nursing.

Laura has been with the Hospital in her current role as Director of Inpatient Services since 2005, over seeing the services provided to the many patients who are admitted to the Hospital each year.

Nathalie Brooks - Director, Planning and Communications

Nathalie has been with the Hospital since 2002, working alongside the CEO focusing on operational and strategic planning, business development and governance. In early 2011, Marketing and Public Relations, Community Relations and Doctor Liaison were included in Nathalie’s portfolio. Nathalie’s career history also includes two years as a Strategic Management Consultant and five years in International Relations for the State Government, focusing specifically on international and trade relations with Indonesia, Japan and Europe. She also spent two years running a small management consulting business. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters in Management.