- An experienced health sector committee chair has been appointed as the new Board Chair to govern the West Moreton Hospital and Health Board.
- The board members bring a vast range of experience across the fields of health, business, politics and justice sectors.
- Boards set the strategic direction and oversee the management of their respective HHS in its delivery of healthcare under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011.
A 10-person board underpinned with experience in health, business and law has been appointed to govern the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service (HHS).
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman announced the newly appointed board, which will be led by Sue Scheinpflug.
The new Board Chair was formerly the Board’s Deputy Chair and has been on the Board since 2016.
She has more than 20 years’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer in the human services and health sectors and is also the Chair of West Moreton HHS’s Research and Quality and Safety Committees and Health Translation Queensland, as well as a Board Member of the Ipswich Hospital Foundation.
Four people have also been newly appointed to the Board. Darren Brown, Ian Walker, Mike Bosel, and Temira Dewis bring a wealth of experience across the justice and health sectors.
Mr Walker has had an extensive legal career, and also was an elected State Member between 2012 and 2017, while Mr Brown is an experienced paramedic and ministerial advisor.
Mrs Dewis is currently Director of KALAN Enterprise and several Aboriginal Corporations and brings considerable experience and knowledge of the health service.
Mr Bosel is currently the CEO of the Brisbane South Primary Health Network, and Professor Jody Currie has had an extensive career in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health.
Adjunct Associate Professor Deanne Minniecon and Professor Gerald Holtmann have renewed their membership for another term, joining four continuing members still within their current term.
The new board, which will set the strategic direction and oversee the management of West Moreton HHS, consists of:
- Ms Sue Scheinpflug (Chair)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Deanne Minniecon
- Professor Gerald Holtmann
- Mr Darren Brown
- Mrs Temira Dewis
- Mr Stephen Robertson
- Ms Lynette Birnie
- Professor Jeffrey Dunn AO
- Dr Cathryn Hester
- Mr Mike Bosel
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman:
“It’s great to see four new members join the West Moreton Hospital and Health Board.
“I’m thrilled for the West Moreton HHS who’ve been able to attract and retain such experienced, knowledgeable, and well-respected leaders to the Board this year who I know will make positive impacts.
“The new board members are leaders in their respective fields and will bring with them key skills, knowledge and experience to West Moreton HHS.
“I look forward to working with the newly appointed Board to deliver safe and timely healthcare for Queenslanders in the West Moreton community.
“I extend my sincere gratitude to outgoing Chair Mike Willis for his dedicated service and leadership, with invaluable contributions to the West Moreton HHS since 2016.”
