Our executive

Noelle Cridland oversees the strategic direction and operations of our Hospital and Health Service.

In this role, she:

• leads a staff of more than 21,000 people across hospitals, community centres and in home settings
• manages a yearly budget of more than $4 billion
• works with the Metro South Health Board and Executive to plan for the health service’s future.

Noelle is a passionate and dynamic leader who strives to create a positive healthcare experience for everyone in the community.

She knows the value of a strong, resilient and capable workforce. She aims to create a positive culture and improve the wellbeing of staff.

One of Noelle’s priorities is health equity for everyone in the Metro South region. She listens to the voices of First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

Noelle previously worked in clinical, training and leadership positions across Queensland Health.

She’s a registered nurse and midwife and holds a Master of Nursing (Leadership).

Kieran Kinsella leads the executive teams across five hospitals, Community and Oral Health, and Addiction and Mental Health Services.

He is responsible for improving performance, using resources effectively, and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare.

Kieran is passionate about supporting staff to innovate and improve outcomes for consumers.

He was most recently the Executive Director of Metro South Health’s Addiction and Mental Health Services.

He has also held senior health management roles in Australia and the United Kingdom, including Head of Mental Health Services in South East England and an Executive Director role in Central Queensland HHS.

Kieran has experience managing a broad range of services, including mental health, oral health, public health and aged care. He has led projects to deliver care in the home and worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to develop local programs.

Kieran trained as a mental health nurse at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London and holds a Masters qualification.

Murray Brown oversees our financial operations, including our finance portfolio, procurement and supply, assets and infrastructure.

Murray's an accomplished financial executive. He's held several senior health finance roles and has high level experience managing finance and operations in large government organisations.

His most recent position was as Northern Territory Health's Chief Finance Officer.

Murray's a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (FCPA) and Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Management (FACHSM).

Adam Lavis oversees our strategic and operational human resource functions, strategic partnerships and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate.

He is an experienced human resources professional with a background in the healthcare industry.

He has led Metro South Health through significant change and has played a key role in strengthening our workforce capability, safety systems, culture and partnerships.

Adam was previously Metro South Health’s Executive Director of Human Resources.

Stephen Canaris oversees our digital health services. His role involves managing the people, processes and technology used to support digital healthcare.

Stephen has worked in digital health for more than 15 years. He has been part of transforming Metro South Health into a fully digital health service. He has also worked in project management and analytics.

Stephen is a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Health, School of Public Health and Social Work at the Queensland University of Technology.

Helen Benham leads the strategic translation of research and innovation into better healthcare access, experience, and outcomes for our community.

She is an experienced rheumatologist, researcher, and clinician with an extensive background in clinical practice at Princess Alexandra Hospital and in senior research roles.

Her previous leadership roles include:

• senior executive roles at Translational Research Institute and PA Research Foundation
• member of the Metro South Hospital and Health Board
• board chair for Arthritis Queensland.

Helen holds a PhD and medical degrees, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and is an associate professor at the University of Queensland.

Dr Susan O’Dwyer provides high level strategic and operational medical leadership and advice, to ensure we're providing high quality health care and services.

As an experienced senior medical administrator, she's held several previous roles in medical workforce, education, and training.

She has a longstanding involvement with the Australian Medical Council providing:

• accreditation activities for international medical graduate (IMG) pathways
• prevocational accreditation
• specialist college accreditation.

Susan also holds the following board and committee positions:

• Censor with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
• Chair of the National Specialist IMG Committee of the Medical Board of Australia
• a member of the Medical Board of Australia
• past Chair of The Queensland Board of the Medical Board of Australia.

Susan holds a medical degree, a Master of Public Health and a fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators.

Mish Hill oversees our nursing and midwifery services, providing leadership and expertise.

Mish has national and international experience in the nursing and midwifery profession.

Her past roles include Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer at Northern Territory Health.

She's also held senior executive and nursing roles at:

• Mater Health Services in Brisbane
• Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar

Kellie Stockton is a well respected leader in allied health with extensive experience working in public and private hospitals across Queensland and Australia.

Kellie has a strong track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, both operationally and professionally. She's experienced in the implementation and management of innovative models of care to improve access to timely and effective healthcare services.

Kellie has extensive experience in leading teams that deliver on performance outcomes, and high level project management and analytical skills.

She has strong links to the University sector and is an Honorary Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland.

Chris Thorburn leads the strategy and day to day management of our clinical governance, risk and compliance, and legal functions. Her role involves making sure we're complying with statutory requirements and policies, giving quality healthcare and continuously improving health service outcomes.

Chris’ career in senior and executive health management spans more than 25 years. She's managed large, diverse, acute and community health services, mental health services and health facilities.

She's also held the following senior leadership roles:

• District Manager (CEO equivalent)
• Local Health Network Chief Operating Officer
• Executive Director of Mental Health
• Executive Director of Corporate Governance and Strategy.

Chris is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

She has a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Business Administration.

Mark Slade manages and maintains our building, plant and construction assets, and supports the delivery of our capital projects.

He's worked in construction and maintenance for more than 20 years across the public and private sectors. His experience includes operations and commercial management.

Mark has a strong focus on asset management maturity in the health service.

Gillian Campbell oversees the day-to-day operations at Princess Alexandra Hospital.

She was previously the Executive Director of QEII Jubilee Hospital. She has also led a health district through a major transition to become a national health organisation.

Gillian has held senior health management roles with Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, including Group Director of Operations (Taranaki), Interim Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, and Clinical Service Manager.

She has a clinical background in physiotherapy and holds a Master of Business Administration.

Dr Seierup oversees the day to day operations at Logan and Beaudesert Health Service.

He has a background as a general practitioner and is a senior medical administrator. Dr Seierup has held senior leadership roles in Metro North HHS and Metro South HHS.

His substantive role is Director of Medical Services, Logan and Beaudesert Health Service.

He previously served as Director of Medical Services at QEII Jubilee Hospital.

Dr Seierup holds medical and science degrees, a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Health. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners.

Greg Nolan oversees the day-to-day operations of the Bayside Health Service.

He has experience leading large and complex health services, managing multidisciplinary teams and developing models of care.

Greg previously worked in senior roles with Sydney Local Health District, including Manager Operations and Performance at Concord Repatriation General Hospital and General Manager at Balmain Hospital.

He is committed to safety, quality and performance, and supporting a strong organisational culture.

Julie Argus overseas the day to day operations at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital. She has a psychology background and significant senior leadership experience in the Darling Downs HHS, Western Australia Health Department, and more recently the Division of Allied Health and Rehabilitation at PA Hospital.

Julie has been integral to leadership and change within Metro South Health since February 2024.

Lesley English oversees our community and oral health services. She has a wealth of experience as a leader and allied health practitioner.

Lesley has more than 35 years of experience working in clinical and management roles in the private and public sectors. She had an active role in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fiona Dziopa is an experienced mental health nursing leader with more than 20 years’ experience in clinical care, quality and safety, and leadership roles in the public health sector.

She holds a PhD exploring how mental health nurses use themselves as therapeutic tools across different settings and contexts.

Fiona supports strength-based nursing leadership and initiatives that help nurses shape their practice environments and deliver high-quality care.

She is committed to creating supportive, innovative and growth-focused cultures that benefit both nurses and the people they care for.