Gerard Jose
Chief Executive Officer
He has extensive experience working in the local government, community and not-for-profit sectors.
Prior to joining Mildura Rural City Council, Gerard was CEO of Greater Taree City Council on the mid-north coast of New South Wales for over seven years.
Gerard’s career also includes time as Director of Health and Community Services at Ringwood and Heidelberg Councils, Director of Community Services and Acting CEO at the Shire of Campaspe and Director of Community Services at the City of Knox.
Gerard has also worked for the Municipal Association of Victoria, Spastic Society of Victoria (now known as Scope); the Outer East Regional Housing Association, STAY Youth Refuge and the YMCA.
As CEO, Gerard is responsible for the implementation of Board decisions; providing strategic advice to Board Directors; working with the Board on the Strategic Plan and the day-to-day leadership and management of all BCHS services and activities.
Gerard is married and has four children and two grandchildren.
Outside of BCHS he is a Board Member of Haven Home Safe, a tragic Collingwood Football supporter, enjoys woodworking, reading, writing, social research and watching most sports.
Callum Wright
Executive Leader
Resources and Enterprise Development
Portfolio
Resource strategy
- Business and capital development
- Long term financial plan
- Fleet and facilities
- Finance and investment
- IMT - digital and data
Peter Richardson
Executive Leader
Community Services
Portfolio
Human and Community Services
- Children, Youth and Family Services
- Mental health and counselling
- headspace and youth services
Rod Case
Executive Leader
Communications and Community Engagement
Portfolio
Community engagement and consumer framework
- Front of house
- Records management
- Marketing and promotion
- Marketing and promotion
- Advocacy
- Health Promotion
Nicole Birks
Executive Leader
People and Culture
Portfolio
Respectful workforce strategy
- People and culture (HR)
- Employment and payroll
- Volunteers and students
Graem Kelly
Executive Leader
Better health
Portfolio
Primary health and clinical services
- Clinical services
- Paediatric and children's health
- Allied health
- Forensic mental health
