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 Simon Craig joined AWH as Chief Medical Officer in August 2026. 

An experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist, Simon came to Wodonga at the end of 1998 and spent more than 20 years at Albury Wodonga Health including many years as Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Throughout his time at AWH, Simon earned a reputation as a highly respected clinician, with a strong commitment to improving both patient care and the teams he was involved with.

Over the past several years, Simon has broadened his leadership experience through senior medical leadership roles, most recently as Director of Medical Services at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. He has also undertaken further study in wellbeing science and Applied Positive Psychology and established PosMed, a consultancy supporting healthcare organisations to build positive workplace cultures, strengthen teams and enhance leadership capability.

 He brings an understanding of the regional healthcare environment, a genuine commitment to clinicians and patients, and a passion for creating environments where people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

Simon is delighted to be returning to Albury Wodonga Health and looks forward to working alongside medical, nursing, allied health and support teams to continue strengthening care for the communities of the Border region.

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.