September 2004

Bayside appoints Jennifer Williams

Bayside Health has appointed Jennifer Williams as Chief Executive.

Ms Williams will take up her appointment on October 18, replacing Dr Michael Walsh, who moved to London earlier this year to work with the UK National Health Service.

Ms Williams joins Bayside Health from Austin Health, where she has been Chief Executive since 1997.

She has a Bachelor of Economics from La Trobe University and a Master of Science from American University in Washington DC.

Ms Williams has held a number of senior positions in the Victorian public sector including Director of Aged, Community and Mental Health and Director of

Psychiatric Services with the Department of Human Services, General Manager of Information and Commercial Services with the Department of Treasury and Finance and Deputy Secretary of the Attorney General’s Department.

She was also Victorian Business Woman of the Year (Public Sector) in 1995.

Bayside Health Board Chair Professor Stephen Duckett said Ms Williams had been highly successful in her role at Austin Health and was widely regarded as one of the most capable health service chief executives.

‘We welcome Ms Williams’ appointment to Bayside Health and look forward to tackling many challenges and opportunities with her at the helm.

‘Her wide experience will equip her well for the challenges of the Chief Executive’s position.’

Ms Williams said her years with Austin Health had been the most fulfilling and rewarding of her career to date and had included many major milestones.

‘I’m looking forward to working with the many capable staff across Sandringham, Caulfield and the Alfred,’ Ms Williams said.