Leadership and Governance
Our Management Team
Our executive team at HealthWISE brings together extensive experience in health care, strategy, finance and operations to ensure the best outcomes for our communities.
Ms Fiona Strang
Chief Executive Officer
Ms Fiona Strang leads the senior management team as Chief Executive Officer. She has over 30 years of experience in the primary health care field, and 20 years of experience in senior leadership positions including 13 years as CEO of the Barwon Division of General Practice. Ms Strang was appointed to the position of CEO of HealthWISE when it commenced operations in July 2015 and brings considerable knowledge and skills in governance, strategic and business planning, financial management, workforce development and program management.
Ms Anne Williams
Executive Manager of Services
HealthWISE Executive Manager of Services, Ms Anne Williams has a background in allied health (speech pathology) and project management. Anne has the clinical knowledge, practical expertise and commitment to accountability to ensure effective delivery of the mental health, allied health, wellbeing and community services, and medical specialist outreach services. She has 35 years of experience in allied health and primary and preventive health program management.
Ms Sally Urquhart
Executive Manager of Strategy
As HealthWISE Executive Manager of Strategy, Ms Sally Urquhart has extensive experience in project development and tender writing. With a background in speech pathology and an MBA, Sally is experienced in communicating effectively with an audience and has a record of accomplishment in securing grant funding to deliver valuable initiatives to the local population. Sally leads the HealthWISE strategy team and is responsible for establishing a fee-for-service offering of allied health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to the community.
Mr Michael Gill
Manager of Information & Communication Technology
Mr Michael Gill is a dedicated professional with 17 years of experience in the IT sector. With 10 years of experience supporting IT systems and processes within the primary health care sector, he brings comprehensive health IT knowledge to HealthWISE. As Information & Communication Technology Manager, he leads the IT team in developing and maintaining communication networks, infrastructure, and cloud-based services utilised by HealthWISE, as well as integrating and adapting new and emerging technologies for use by the wider HealthWISE team.
Ms Nicolette Randell
Manager of Finance
Ms Nicolette Randell has more than 15 years experience in the finance sector in various roles. Since 2015 she has been responsible for the finance team as Finance Manager. Nicolette plays a crucial role in our budget preparation, and is an integral part of the financial health of HealthWISE. Responsible for reporting the organisation’s financial position to the Finance Audit & Risk Committee, Nicolette mitigates any potential risks, facilitates the annual financial audit and ensures compliance within the company’s financial structure.
Ms Tanya Douglass
Manager of Corporate Services
HealthWISE Corporate Services Manager, Ms Tanya Douglass has over 24 year’s experience in the operational management of both private businesses and non-government organisations. Tanya has led teams in retail, Aboriginal health and allied health, and comes with a broad knowledge of business development and the diversity needed to thrive in an ever-changing health environment. She hass won a number of management awards in various businesses and has been a consultant in client service and management. Her strengths lie in business planning, training, change management and risk management.
Our Board
Guided by a diverse, inclusive and skilled board, HealthWISE benefits from expertise across the health care, finance, education and community engagement spheres, ensuring our work remains aligned with our purpose of creating healthier communities.
Ms Lynette Rickard
Chair
B.Sc, GradDipEd
Ms Rickard is the Executive Director Education and Skills – Digital at TAFE NSW. She was appointed
chair of the HealthWISE board in October 2023. She is a director on the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and on the Corporate Governance Committee.
Ms Alison Treloar
BAppSc (Hons) ExSc
Ms Treloar has a background in exercise physiology, stakeholder engagement and economic development. She was appointed a director in February 2024 and is a director on the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
Ms Ann Houston
MBA, GAICD, BEd
Ms Houston has an extensive background in management consultancy and is based in southern Queensland. She was appointed a director in February 2020 and chairs the Corporate Governance Committee.
Dr James Marshall
FACRRM, FRACGP, FARGP, MBBS, MScTech (OHS& Ergonomics), BAppSc (Physio)
Dr Marshall is a Rural Generalist GP currently practising in Armidale with a professional background in physiotherapy, occupational health and ergonomics. He was appointed a director in February 2024 and is a director on the Clinical & Cultural Governance Committee.
Mr James Wallace
Bec. (ANU).
Mr Wallace is a business owner based in Tamworth. He was formerly a partner with a large financial services firm and spent 25 years in the finance industry. He was appointed a director in January 2016 and is the chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
Ms Lia Mahony
BPharm (Hons), MClinPharm.
Ms Mahony is a pharmacist based in Tamworth. She chairs the Clinical and Cultural Governance Committee.
Mr Stephen Doley
MBA, Member AICD, Adv Directors course
Mr Stephen Doley has an executive background working in large not for profit organisations. He was appointed a director in June 2018. He is a director on the Corporate Governance Committee and on the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
Dr Stephen Howle OAM
MBBS, FRACGP, DipPhysMed
Dr Howle is a retired GP based in Tamworth. He was appointed a director in December 2014 and is a director on the Clinical & Cultural Governance Committee.
Dr Zach Byfield
DPS (Health), MPhil (Health), MNursing, BNursing.
Dr Byfield has an extensive background in clinical nursing and education. Zach was appointed a director in February 2024 and is a director on the Clinical & Cultural Governance Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee.
