Julia brings over 25 years of experience in senior health management, having held Senior Executive and Director roles with leading health and aged care companies in Australia. For the past decade, she has been with Aurora Healthcare and Healthe Care, serving in various executive positions before becoming CEO of Aurora in 2021. Julia has a strong track record of leading the expansion of mental health services, including greenfield strategy development. She holds a GAICD Company Director qualification, a Master of Business Administration, a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management, and a Bachelor of Nursing.
Tony brings over 25 years of experience in the legal industry, having worked in private practice and top-tier firms across Australia. For the past seven years, he has been an integral part of Aurora Healthcare, initially serving as General Counsel and Company Secretary before being promoted to Chief Legal Counsel. His impressive qualifications include a Master of Laws (LLM), a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), a Bachelor of Science (BSc), and an In-House Lawyer Certification (ACC ICC).
Steve has accumulated over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance, with over 15+ years in executive and senior management roles within the private hospital and health sector. His expertise spans all aspects of financial oversight for one of Australia’s largest private hospital groups. Steve has been with Aurora Healthcare since its inception in 2021, serving as Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to this, he spent 13 years at Healthe Care. Steve holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA).
John brings over 25 years of experience in senior finance management. His impressive career includes Senior Executive and Director roles within the largest professional services networks globally. Since joining the company, John has contributed to Aurora Healthcare in various executive positions. John holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Finance, and he is a Chartered Accountant.
Daria has over 20 years of practical experience in the Australian private hospital sector. At Aurora Healthcare, she serves as Chief Operating Officer, playing a pivotal role in launching the mental health facility in Wollongong and South Coast Private. Daria holds a European Qualification in Nursing, along with certifications in Business – Frontline Management and Kaizen Training.
Cathy has an impressive background with over 25 years of experience in human resources management and executive leadership across various industries, including healthcare and aged care. For Aurora Healthcare, Cathy leads all aspects of human resources, including industrial relations, culture assessment and development, and leadership development, including talent development and succession planning. Cathy specialises in organisational design and change projects, enabling HR teams to deliver value through their people, and coaching leaders to be better leaders. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Human Resources Development.
Jo has an impressive 20-year track record in senior health management. Her expertise extends to Senior Executive and regional leadership roles in mental health services. Over the course of 15+ years with both Aurora Healthcare and Healthe Care, Jo has contributed significantly to service delivery and leadership. Notably, Jo took on the role of CEO for iMH, where she successfully launched the brand into the industry, further solidifying her impact in the healthcare sector. Jo holds a Bachelor of Nursing in Mental Health and a Certificate in Counselling.
Andrew has a long-standing 16+year tenure with both Aurora Healthcare and Healthe Care, during which he has held management and executive positions. For the past three years, he has served in the combined role of CEO for South Eastern Private and Regional Manager, overseeing Aurora’s hospitals in Victoria and Western Australia. With an extensive 26 years of experience in healthcare delivery, management, and executive leadership, Andrew brings valuable insights to the organisation. His educational background includes a Master of Psychology in Counselling, a B.Sc Honours in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science, and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources.
Aaran brings an impressive 26 years of IT services delivery, management, and executive leadership experience. During the past 14 years, he has been a valuable contributor to Aurora Healthcare, holding management and executive positions.