Organisational Information

Executive Team

The core responsibilities of the Leadership team are to provide leadership to enable the vision of Tallangatta Health Service to be realised alongside performance priorities in its environment of care and to ensure that all our services are person centred, safe and of high quality.

 The Leadership team is comprised of the following positions:

• Vicki Pitcher

  Chief Executive Officer

  About Vicki
  Vicki Pitcher

  Vicki has worked in senior management and executive positions over many years in both Community Health and Higher Education. A transformational leader who seeks to inspire staff and encourage growth and initiative, Vicki comes to us from Corryong Health (Director of Community Services).

  In her time at Corryong Health, and following 3 years as General Manager for Gateway Health, Vicki has provided strategic direction for Medical Clinics, Mental Health, Allied Health and Home Care teams.

  Vicki lived in Rutherglen for 30 years where she raised 3 children. Having moved to the Upper Murray in 2017, Vicki continues to enjoy the beauty of the region.

• Lynette Lang

  Director of Clinical Operations/Director of Nursing
  

  About Lynette
  Lynette Lang

  Lyn commenced her nursing career in 1978 and has worked in both clinical care and education leadership positions regionally and nationally throughout her career. Lyn’s qualifications include: Masters of Education, Bachelor Health Science (Nursing), Bachelor Education, Graduate Certificate Competitive Enterprise, Diploma of Frontline Management and Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Lyn is also an accredited Myers Briggs Trainer. “My family have lived on a farming property close to Tallangatta over the past 30 years. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with my local and regional communities to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people I serve”.

• Paul Foley

  Director Corporate Services

  About Paul
  Paul Foley

  Paul was appointed Director of Corporate Services in November 2021. He leads Tallangatta Health Service’s corporate functions including finance, governance, information technology and support services and drives business excellence across the organisation.

  Paul holds a Master of Business Administration from RMIT University, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from Monash University. He is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and Project Management Professional (PMP.)

  Paul has a wealth of experience in finance, information technology, strategy and business operations gained over 30 years in senior financial and management roles in major Australian and international corporations. His previous role was with Telstra as General Manager, Business Operations and Strategy for Telstra’s largest customer, where he led the governance and reporting, resource management, program management, risk management, HSE and communications teams.

  Paul is passionate about delivering quality and value to our community and enjoys being able to use his skills to make a difference to Tallangatta Health Service.

• Adrian Walker

  Director Quality, Safety & Consumer Experience

  About Adrian
  Adrian Walker

  Adrian has extensive experience within private and public health settings both within Australia and the UK, holding senior healthcare roles in Oncology. Adrian holds a Masters in Medical Radiations Science and is progressing a Masters of Business Administration.

  Adrian believes in values-driven leadership, engaging and building relationships on the foundations of trust and respect and supporting the community through creating sustainable systems and building organisational capability and capacity. Adrian believes passionately in patient centred care where patients are supported and fully informed; engaged and empowered to make the best individual choices for themselves.

  Adrian is uncompromising in the endeavour to deliver safe services and the best possible outcomes for those whom are entrusted to our care and whom we have the privilege to care for.

• Denise Gigliotti

  Executive Assistant

  About Denise
  Denise Gigliotti

  Denise held administration and management roles in Home and Community Care prior to her role as Executive Assistant in 2010. She has a Diploma of Management and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment.

  Denise has lived in the area all of her life and has a strong connection with the local community through sport, education, and family. She is very proud to contribute to and support the services that Tallangatta Health Service provides.