Wayne is the inaugural CEO of the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMC LHN), which was formed in June 2019.RMC LHN provides health. disability, mental health, aged care and community health services to people who live between the Murray River as it passes through South Australia, and the both the New South Wales and Victorian Borders.RMCLHN employs 1700 staff, has an operating budget of $190M and operates 26 health (including 12 hospitals and a range of aged care… Show more Wayne is the inaugural CEO of the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMC LHN), which was formed in June 2019.RMC LHN provides health. disability, mental health, aged care and community health services to people who live between the Murray River as it passes through South Australia, and the both the New South Wales and Victorian Borders.RMCLHN employs 1700 staff, has an operating budget of $190M and operates 26 health (including 12 hospitals and a range of aged care, disability and community health facilities) Show less

Seconded from my CEO role to co-ordinate the State-wide health system response to an unprecedented level of winter demand, which has coincided with high levels of staff illness / absence.I am also overseeing coordination of the response to a national and international shortage of pre-packaged IV fluids, and oversaw the health system through the Crowdstrike ICT upgrade issue.Formal delegations as State Commander include the ability to issue polices and directives to Incorporated… Show more Seconded from my CEO role to co-ordinate the State-wide health system response to an unprecedented level of winter demand, which has coincided with high levels of staff illness / absence.I am also overseeing coordination of the response to a national and international shortage of pre-packaged IV fluids, and oversaw the health system through the Crowdstrike ICT upgrade issue.Formal delegations as State Commander include the ability to issue polices and directives to Incorporated Hospitals (Local Health Networks) and to issue legally binding directions to the Governing Boards of Local Health Networks as well as to control and instruct the CEO of the SA Ambulance Service.These services have a combined workforce of around 48,000 FTE and a combined budget of around $8 billion Show less

The Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence (RACE) is the clinical training and research arm of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network.RACE aims to provide integrated end to end training for medical, nursing and allied health staff in regional South Australia, including offering South Australia's first completely integrated post-graduate rural generalist medical training program, which operates under a single employer model, in partnership with local private General Practice and… Show more The Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence (RACE) is the clinical training and research arm of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network.RACE aims to provide integrated end to end training for medical, nursing and allied health staff in regional South Australia, including offering South Australia's first completely integrated post-graduate rural generalist medical training program, which operates under a single employer model, in partnership with local private General Practice and with support from Flinders University along with other partners. Show less

Oversee the establishment of the new Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, one of 6 regional health networks, which will evolve out of Country Health SA LHN.I will become the inaugural CEO of the Riverland Mallee Coorong LHN when it is formed 1 July 2019.Responsible for 12 hospitals and a diverse mix of aged care and community health services.

Responsible for 220+ health facilities, including 61 Hospitals, and a range of aged care, disability and community health services spanning the full (approx. 1 million square km) area of regional South Australia.

Responsible for 12 hospitals and a diverse mix of aged care and community health services.Health System LeadershipChange ManagementProject ManagementNumerous service changes associated with the AUD$36M redevelopment of the Riverland General Hospital.Oversee the introduction of numerous service changes such as the introduction of new Chemo Units (Murray Bridge and Berri), new Physical Rehabilitation service (for people with brain injuries, etc) (Berri), new Renal… Show more Responsible for 12 hospitals and a diverse mix of aged care and community health services.Health System LeadershipChange ManagementProject ManagementNumerous service changes associated with the AUD$36M redevelopment of the Riverland General Hospital.Oversee the introduction of numerous service changes such as the introduction of new Chemo Units (Murray Bridge and Berri), new Physical Rehabilitation service (for people with brain injuries, etc) (Berri), new Renal Dialysis Unit (Berri), the move to 100% single rooms (Berri), new Emergency Department, new Theatres, new CSSD, etc. (Berri), new inpatient mental health facility (Berri). Many other projects and health system improvements.Although I have acted in several other roles, this role is remains my substantive role within Country Health SA / SA Health. Show less

Responsible for 220+ health facilities, including 61 hospitals and a diverse mix of aged care and community health services across all communities in South Australia, except for those in metropolitan Adelaide.Country Health South Australia LHN was;One of Australia's largest health networks (61 hospitals)One of Australia's most geographically diverse health networks (covering 986,000 sq.km) South Australia's largest provider of primary health and community health… Show more Responsible for 220+ health facilities, including 61 hospitals and a diverse mix of aged care and community health services across all communities in South Australia, except for those in metropolitan Adelaide.Country Health South Australia LHN was;One of Australia's largest health networks (61 hospitals)One of Australia's most geographically diverse health networks (covering 986,000 sq.km) South Australia's largest provider of primary health and community health servicesSouth Australia's largest provider of aged care services (including residential aged care)One of South Australia's largest providers of elective surgical servicesHealth System LeadershipChange ManagementProject ManagementService change and service improvement projectsInvolvement in a number of State-wide projectsLong term secondment while the incumbent acted in another role with SA Health. Show less

Responsible for 64 hospitals and a diverse mix of aged care and community health services across all communities in South Australia, except for those in metropolitan Adelaide.Country Health South Australia LHN is;One of Australia's largest health networks (64 hospitals)One of Australia's most geographically diverse health networks (covering 986,000 sq.km) South Australia's largest provider of primary health and community health servicesSouth Australia's largest provider… Show more Responsible for 64 hospitals and a diverse mix of aged care and community health services across all communities in South Australia, except for those in metropolitan Adelaide.Country Health South Australia LHN is;One of Australia's largest health networks (64 hospitals)One of Australia's most geographically diverse health networks (covering 986,000 sq.km) South Australia's largest provider of primary health and community health servicesSouth Australia's largest provider of aged care services (including residential aged care)One of South Australia's largest providers of elective surgical servicesand the list could go on and on.Health System LeadershipChange ManagementProject ManagementService change and service improvement projectsInvolvement in a number of State-wide projectsLong term secondment while the incumbent acted as Chief Executive Officer, as the CEO is acting as CEO for another Local Health Network within SA Health. Show less

Responsible for 5 hospitals and a diverse range of community health services.Health System LeadershipChange ManagementProject ManagementHealth System TransformationHospital Redevelopment (Whyalla Regional Cancer Centre AUD $69M)Leadership of numerous service reforms associated with the $69M redevelopment of Whyalla Hospital, including the establishment of the regional cancer centre. Direct engagement with numerous stakeholder group including establishing… Show more Responsible for 5 hospitals and a diverse range of community health services.Health System LeadershipChange ManagementProject ManagementHealth System TransformationHospital Redevelopment (Whyalla Regional Cancer Centre AUD $69M)Leadership of numerous service reforms associated with the $69M redevelopment of Whyalla Hospital, including the establishment of the regional cancer centre. Direct engagement with numerous stakeholder group including establishing consumer groups as key informants for service improvement.Changes include new operating theatres, CSSD, physical rehab facility, refurbished Emergency Department, new wards with 100% single rooms and the establishment of an inpatient mental health unit. Show less

Coordination of the health system response to the devastating 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake (and numerous subsequent aftershocks).Emergency ManagementDisaster PreparednessEmergency PlanningBusiness Continuity ManagementOrganisational ResilienceCoordination of resources to re-establish service provision and coordination of the earthquake response across the Canterbury health system including;Community And Public Health (Public Health Unit / Health… Show more Coordination of the health system response to the devastating 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake (and numerous subsequent aftershocks).Emergency ManagementDisaster PreparednessEmergency PlanningBusiness Continuity ManagementOrganisational ResilienceCoordination of resources to re-establish service provision and coordination of the earthquake response across the Canterbury health system including;Community And Public Health (Public Health Unit / Health Protection Agency)131 GP Practices and 116 Community Pharmacies105 Aged Residential Care ServicesMental Health Services (public mental health services and numerous NGO providers)Community Health ServicedPublic and Private Hospitals (including a major tertiary hospital)An emergency field hospitalMany of these services were adversely affected by the earthquakes whilst they were also directly involved in responding to this mass casualty event. Show less

General Manager of Greymouth HospitalAlso responsbile for DHB wide Facilities, IT, Procurement, Food, Cleaning, Orderlies, Laundry (including a commercial laundry service) and Project Management Office (construction and IT projects)

DHB wide Finance, Facilities, IT, Procurement, Food, Cleaning, Orderlies, Laundry (including a commercial laundry service) and Project Management Office (construction and IT projects)

Chief Financial OfficerFacilities ManagementFinancial ManagementTreasury ManagementProcurement Management

Information TechnologyInfomation ManagementTelecommunications ManagementProject GovernanceProgramme ManagementProject Management

Financial Accounting Management Accounting Business SupportTreasury Management