Bernard has extensive experience in health service management from a finance and corporate and clinical operations perspective. Roles undertaken have included Acting Chief Executive, Executive Director Clinical Operations and Executive Director Finance and Corporate Services for Sydney West AHS and previously Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Executive of Western Sydney AHS and Executive Director Operations at the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). His expertise includes corporate governance, finance, audit and risk management, strategy and planning, information management and quality management.Bernard has more than 40 years of health management experience. He has qualifications in Health Administration and Commerce. He is a Certified Practicing Accountant of CPA Australia and Associate Fellow and Life Member of the Aust. College of Health Service Managers ACHSM and Executive Fellow of ANZSOG. Specialties: Finance; Corporate Governance; Risk Management