Staff Executive Committee

Stephen Walker - Chief Executive Officer

Stephen Walker is the Chief Executive Officer of St Andrew’s Hospital in Adelaide a position which he has held for 22 years. Stephen has held a number of senior health management positions in both the public and private sector in Australia and New Zealand. He is currently:

  • Board member of the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHS) and ACHS International
  • Chair ACHS Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
  • Chair ACHS International Middle East Board
  • Member Australian Commission of Safety & Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) Private Sector Committee
  • Fellow of the Australian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
  • Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Board member Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA)
  • Member of Federal Council (APHA)

Stephen holds the following qualifications:

  • Graduate Diploma in Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Business (Health Management)
  • Associate Diploma in Engineering

 

Ms Jacquie Wiley - Director Nursing and Clinical Services

Jacquie has experience in public, regional and private healthcare and has worked at St Andrew's for 20 years in a variety of leadership roles. Jacquie has responsibility for over 450 nursing and allied health staff and has been a clinical lead for the development of the Chemotherapy Suite and the Eastern Clinical Development as well as a pivotal member of the Theatre Masterplan group.  Jacquie has a passion for quality and safety, clinical governance and strategic planning. Jacquie holds formal qualifications in Intensive Care Nursing, Mediation, has an MBA, as well as being a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

 

Caroline Handley - Director - Human Resources

Caroline Handley commenced as the Director - Human Resources in August 2023.  With tertiary qualifications in human resources and business, she is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Caroline brings significant experience to St Andrew’s, having held senior human resources roles across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, mining, media and most recently private health. Caroline is a Justice of the Peace and has a strong interest in employee engagement and well-being.