All Executive Team Members

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Prudence Buist

    Prudence Buist commenced her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with COORDINARE on 23 January 2023.

    Prue brings more than 25 years of experience in health...
  • Director, People and Culture

    Virginia Cater

    As Director of People and Culture, Virginia ensures the effective and comprehensive human resources management of COORDINARE.

    Virginia provides leadership, advice and support to ensure a capable,...
  • Director, Strategy and Performance

    Andrew Gow

    As Director of Strategy and Performance, Andrew is responsible for leading organisational strategy and planning as well as our focus on results and outcomes. 

    Key aspects...
  • Director, Strategic Partnerships and Innovation

    James Linden

    As Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, James leads and identifies opportunities to progress system change and strengthen collaboration with key partners such as Local...
  • Medical Director, Illawarra Shoalhaven

    Dr Katherine Michelmore

    MBBS, DPhil, FRACGP, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer UOW

    As the Medical Director, Dr Michelmore contributes to COORDINARE's direction and strategy and provides high-level expert advice to...
  • Director, Community and System Collaboration

    Juanita Murphy

    As Director of Community and System Collaboration, Juanita operates at a strategic level enhancing meaningful consumer engagement and experience with COORDINARE.

    Juanita also helps to identify and lead...
  • Director, Commissioning, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

    Melissa Neal

    As Director, Commissioning, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Melissa is responsible for leading the commissioning function of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs enabling...
  • Chief Financial Officer

    Stephen Packer

    As the Chief Financial Officer, Stephen provides strategic and operational advice and leadership in relation to all financial activities, quality, risk, and general business compliance enabling...
  • Medical Director, Southern NSW

    Dr Billie Rajabali

    As the Medical Director, Dr Rajabali is responsible for utilising specialist clinical expertise while working effectively with primary care stakeholders to build regional capacity and...