AWH Executive Team

Susan joined Albury Wodonga Health as Chief Executive Officer on 17 July 2026. She is an accomplished executive with extensive experience leading major public sector and health organisations through reform, with a strong background in strategic leadership, organisational change and corporate services. Living locally in our region, she also brings an understanding of the community AWH serves. Her previous roles have included Chief Executive Officer HealthShare Victoria; Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Regulatory Services at Victoria Police, Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services at Queensland Health and Chief Executive, Health Support Queensland.

Dr Dorothy Chua was appointed Acting Chief Medical Officer at Albury Wodonga Health in 2026.

Dorothy provides executive leadership across medical services, working closely with clinical leaders to support safe, high-quality patient care, strengthen medical workforce capability, and drive clinical governance, quality improvement and service development across the organisation.

Dorothy holds a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University and is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).

Prior to joining Albury Wodonga Health, Dorothy worked extensively across Queensland and Victoria, gaining broad experience in both regional and metropolitan health services. Dorothy has since held senior medical leadership roles in regional health, leading initiatives in medical workforce planning, credentialing, prevocational and vocational speciality accreditation, clinician wellbeing, organisational culture and quality and safety. Dorothy has also contributed to a range of regional and state committees focused on medical education, workforce development and healthcare improvement.

Dorothy is passionate about building strong clinical partnerships, supporting the development and wellbeing of the medical workforce, and fostering a positive organisational culture where staff can thrive and patients receive the highest standard of care. She is committed to strengthening regional healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Kim was appointed to the role of Executive Director of Quality, Governance and Patient Experience in 2023 and also holds the role of Chief of Nursing and Midwifery (2023). She oversees clinical safety and quality, infection prevention and surveillance, research and ethics, and clinical education (nursing) across the organisation.  She is also responsible for the nursing and midwifery workforce unit and professional practice.  

Kim holds a Masters of Business Administration, a Graduate Certificate of Leadership and Catholic Culture, a Graduate Diploma of Nursing Management, and a Bachelor of Nursing.

She has held senior roles across both public and private healthcare and was the Manager of Quality and Risk at South West Health Care, the Director of Quality and Risk at St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne, and the Clinical Services Manager at St Vincent's Private Hospital Werribee.

Her experience also includes acting as the Director of Clinical Services at Timboon and District Healthcare, and acting CEO for nine months, and managing Quality and Risk at St John of God Healthcare Warrnambool. Kim's dedication to patient care is evident through her experience as a Registered Nurse at various healthcare facilities, including St John of God Healthcare Warrnambool and Austin Health.

Kim is deeply committed to improving healthcare delivery in regional communities, prioritising person-centred care, safety, and empathy. She is also passionate about enhancing the patient experience and ensuring the health and wellbeing of nurses and midwives within Albury Wodonga Health.

Kim enjoys an active lifestyle, including walking, bike riding, and exploring the landscapes of north-east Victoria and New South Wales. She is an avid cook and appreciates the gourmet offerings of the region.

Linda is an experienced healthcare professional with an extensive career in the hospital, health & aged care sectors in clinical and executive leadership roles. At AWH, Linda is the Chief Operations Officer for all acute hospital services and AWH’s Community Health programs. She is passionate about creating and leading inspired, motivated, and high-performance teams to create quality outcomes for consumers.

Linda holds a Masters of Business Administration and Healthcare Management, Post Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, and a Bachelor of Nursing.

Linda has held senior and executive roles across both the public and private sectors. Her experience includes Director of Nursing Perioperative Surgical Services at AWH, Director Clinical Services/Deputy CEO Tallangatta Health Service, Clinical Services Manager Murrumbidgee Local Health District as well as regional and national director roles with Bupa Australia.

Shaun holds a Bachelor of Business Triple Degree with majors in Finance, Law, and Psychology from the University of Ballarat, and has completed an executive MBA from Monash Mt Eliza Business School and a Postgraduate FAICD Diploma from the University of Sydney.   

Before joining AWH as Chief of Infrastructure, Shaun held roles with KMG Hungerford’s, KPMG Peat Marwick, and Pitcher Partners in the General Business Services Advisory Division. He also contributed significantly to the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry and served as the Executive General Manager for Infrastructure, Health Services, and Clinical Services Delivery at St Vincent’s Health Group, Melbourne.  

In Western Australia, Shaun held the role of Group General Manager of Corporate for South Metropolitan Area Health Services, overseeing Infrastructure development, corporate areas, healthcare facilities and contracted services.. In the Australian Capital Territory, Shaun worked in health, finance, and Infrastructure, notably as the Deputy Director General of Corporate for Health, Deputy Under Treasurer for the Commercial Services and Infrastructure Group and the Deputy Chief of Major Projects Canberra in working with key government agencies across Light Rail, CIT Woden and City Renewal. 

In his current role at AWH as Chief of Infrastructure, Shaun oversees Redevelopment, Infrastructure, Infrastructure compliance, Fleet, Bio-Med, Leasing, Capital Planning, and Strategic Asset Management across all AWH sites.   

Outside of his professional endeavours, Shaun is an avid sports enthusiast, enjoying everything from AFL and cricket to golf and motor racing. He is also a fan of motorbikes, fishing, and hosting a great BBQ.