Leadership Team
Gosford Private Hospital is managed by experienced Executive and Leadership teams.
Executive Team

Matthew Kelly
Head of Regional Operations - North
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.

Michael Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
Michael brings more than 17 years hospital management experience to the role of Chief Executive Officer at Gosford Private Hospital. Joining in January 2021, Michael’s previous experience includes positions as Hospital Director of the state-of-the art Bangkok Hospital in Thailand and roles as the General Manager of Healthscope’s Newcastle Private Hospital and CEO of Dubbo Private Hospital. Michael is passionate about health care and hospital service management and is focused on strengthening the growth and sustainability of Gosford Private Hospital as the largest private hospital on the Central Coast and as an employer of choice for the region.

Natasha Mackey
Director of Clinical Services
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 Dalton
Executive Personal Assistant
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.

Deanna Harrison
Perioperative Services Manager
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.

Wayne McCarthy
Regional Finance Manager
Wayne commenced with Healthe Care at the beginning of 2018 and is currently the Regional Finance Manager for Brisbane Waters Private, Gosford Private and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospitals. He has a broad range of business and financial experience aligned to Small and Medium Size Enterprises, Not-For-Profit and ASX Listed organisations in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland & USA. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Business Degree.

Jessica Weiland
Regional Communications and Marketing Manager
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.
Clinical Management Team
Manager of Critical Care Service
Gerard Matthews
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse Unit Manager
Linden Hurd
Maternity Nurse Unit Manager
Elisabeth Herbert
Rehabilitation/Medical Nurse Unit Manager
Sarah Frame
Orthopaedic Nurse Unit Manager
Lauren Kearney
Day Oncology Centre - Clinical Coordinator
Phillipe Iles
Day Surgery/Post Acute Care Manager Nurse Unit Manager
Rachel Vehikite
Surgical Nurse Unit Manager
Michelle McCauley
After Hours Manager
Barb McIntyre
CSSD Manager
Rose Meoli
Allied Health Manager
Blake Downes
Clinical Manager Operating Suite
Garth Abell
Clinical Nurse Unit Manager Operating Suite
Mandy Akamarmoi
Anaesthetic Nurse Unit Manager Operating Suite
Danika Nicholls
Endoscopy Centre Nurse Unit Manager
Helen Connell
Clinical Support Team
Director of Medical Services
Dr Ab Tandel
Chairman Medical Advisory Committee
Dr Andrew Hill
Regional Patient Safety & Quality Manager
Alison Harris
Infection Control Coordinator
Elizabeth Hodgson-Thompson,
Regional Learning & Development Coordinator
Craig Martin
Clinical Nurse Educator Critical Care
Rachel Bullock
Discharge Planner
Tina Cannsick
Regional Health Information Manager
Carolyn Madigan
Clinical Document Information Specialist
Jeremy Jones
Executive Assistant to the Leadership Team
Karen Morris
Clinical Nurse Educator Maternity
Kathy Hay
Non Clinical Management Team
Hospital Services Manager
Sally Gibbons
Administration Manager
Jessica Robinson
Facility Manager
Neil Morrison