Leadership Team

Matt is currently the head of Regional Operations North, which includes Central Coast, Newcastle, the Mid North Coast and Dubbo.

Previously he was the CEO of Gosford Private Hospital and began his health career at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, Matt was then employed in Birmingham, England, before returning to Australia and obtaining management positions at the Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, the Mater Hospital, Crows Nest, and as a Change Manager at Gosford Public Hospital. He joined Healthe Care as the Deputy CEO at Gosford Private in 2012 and CEO in 2014.

Andrew Mereau previously was the CEO of Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital and has had a long history working within Healthe Care. He has held a number of exciting and challenging National roles, and most of the last 10 years in a CEO / DCS role at Latrobe Private Hospital in Melbourne, Toronto Private Hospital in Newcastle and Tuggerah Lakes Private on the Central Coast.

Natasha joined the Gosford Private Hospital team in 2020 as a Nursing Unit Manager before stepping up into the role of Director of Clinical Services in late 2021, bringing with her more than 30 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse across both private and public hospital settings. With post graduate qualifications in critical care and a clinical career reflecting a diversity of complex patient care and team leadership, Natasha is passionate about growing, nurturing and supporting the next generation of nursing professionals. As Director of Clinical Services she is focused on strengthening the existing values based, strong, team orientated culture with patient centred care at its core.

Sue joined Gosford Private Hospital in January 2009 as the Administration Coordinator of the new Emergency Referral Centre. After the centre closed, she continued to work in Administration as well as two days a week as a Social Worker. In 2011, Sue took on the full time role of Executive Personal Assistant and as the Return to Work Coordinator for the hospital.

Deana has been part of the team at Gosford Private Hospital since 1994. She has over 18 years experience in Operating Theatres, with 8 years as the Theatre Manager, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the theatre complex and Endoscopy Centre at Gosford Private.

Damian has been the Regional Finance Manager for the Central Coast since April 2017, and has over 20 years of experience in accounting in a variety of sectors. He is based at Gosford Private and provides support to Brisbane Waters Private and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospitals.

Jessica joined the Healthe Care group in 2021 and is responsible for all aspects of media, marketing and promotion at Brisbane Waters Private, Gosford Private and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospitals. She has more than than 16 years’ experience working as a corporate communications, marketing, media relations and engagement specialist for organisations including Everymind, NSW Ambulance and Lions Australia.

Matt has been the CEO of Gosford Private Hospital since December 2014, and is the Healthe Care Regional Manager for the Central Coast.

Beginning his health career at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, Matt was then employed in Birmingham, England, before returning to Australia and obtaining management positions at the Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, the Mater Hospital, Crows Nest, and as a Change Manager at Gosford Public Hospital. He joined Healthe Care as the Deputy CEO at Gosford Private in 2012.

Natasha joined the Gosford Private Hospital team in 2020 as a Nursing Unit Manager before stepping up into the role of Director of Clinical Services in late 2021, bringing with her more than 30 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse across both private and public hospital settings. With post graduate qualifications in critical care and a clinical career reflecting a diversity of complex patient care and team leadership, Natasha is passionate about growing, nurturing and supporting the next generation of nursing professionals. As Director of Clinical Services she is focused on strengthening the existing values based, strong, team orientated culture with patient centred care at its core.

Sue joined Gosford Private Hospital in January 2009 as the Administration Coordinator of the new Emergency Referral Centre. After the centre closed, she continued to work in Administration as well as two days a week as a Social Worker. In 2011, Sue took on the full time role of Executive Personal Assistant and as the Return to Work Coordinator for the hospital.

Damian has been the Regional Finance Manager for the Central Coast since April 2017, and has over 20 years of experience in accounting in a variety of sectors. He is based at Gosford Private and provides support to Brisbane Waters Private and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospitals.

Deana has been part of the team at Gosford Private Hospital since 1994. She has over 18 years experience in Operating Theatres, with 8 years as the Theatre Manager, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the theatre complex and Endoscopy Centre at Gosford Private.

Jessica joined the Healthe Care group in 2021 and is responsible for all aspects of media, marketing and promotion at Brisbane Waters Private, Gosford Private and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospitals. She has more than than 16 years’ experience working as a corporate communications, marketing, media relations and engagement specialist for organisations including Everymind, NSW Ambulance and Lions Australia.