Message from the chief executive A/Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself to you in my first newsletter column as the new Chief Executive of Northern Sydney Local Health District. For those of you I have not met and who do not know me this year marks my 30th anniversary of working in the public health system in NSW. Most recently I have been Chief Executive of the St Vincent’s Speciality Health Network. Before that I was the General Manager of Liverpool Hospital and have held general manager roles in both Bankstown and Fairfield hospitals. I was also the Area Clinical Director, Allied Health and Clinical Support, in the former Sydney South West Area Health Service. I am incredibly pleased to join the district and I very much look forward to playing my part in ensuring we continue to provide high-quality healthcare to our community. On my first day I visited the social work department at Royal North Shore Hospital which is where I had my first management and leadership role as a senior social worker some 25 years ago. It was a very special moment for me as I have such incredible memories of my time working at the hospital all those years ago and it was a privilege to meet the RNSH social work team who continue to carry out such important work. (see page 3) I’ve also been fortunate enough to meet with multiple other teams throughout this week which I have really enjoyed.
impressive new facilities at Hornsby Ku- ring-gai Hospital and meet so many of our wonderful staff members. While at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital I attended my first NSLHD Board meeting and it was wonderful to meet members of the Board who bring such a rich variety of skills, expertise and knowledge to help steer the strategic direction of the district. It was also a privilege to welcome NSW Governor Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC to the Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice. Whilst it was only my fourth day in the role, it was an honour for me to be able to escort the NSW Governor on the tour of this great facility and made me feel so incredibly proud to work for a district that provides such a wonderful service for patients and their families. I would like to thank Lee Gregory for his hard work and leadership as Interim Chief Executive over these past months and acknowledge our leadership teams who have been supporting Lee in his role during this time. And I extend a huge thank you to everyone across the district who has given me such a warm welcome. It’s been a fantastic first week for me and I look forward to working and meeting you throughout my time at the district.
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM Chief Executive Northern Sydney Local Health District
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NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 13| 21 JULY 2023
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