Executive Team

Together Creating a Happier Healthier Northern Mallee

Matthew Jukes

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Matthew has nearly two decades of senior leadership experience in the healthcare sector, bringing a strategic approach to balancing quality outcomes with commercial and risk management.

David Kirby

Executive Director Mental Health & Community Services

David Kirby brings substantial experience to Mildura Base Public Hospital, having worked as a registered nurse for more than two decades, beginning his career at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, before moving into management roles.

Janelle McGregor

Executive Director People, Safety & Capability

Janelle McGregor has more than 15 years’ experience working as a Human Resources professional across a broad range of roles and industries. She has worked for a number of large national and publicly listed organisations. 

Dr Arul Sivanesan

Interim Chief Medical Officer

Dr Arul Sivanesan is an experienced medical executive and clinician with a background spanning anaesthesia, critical care, general practice, health service leadership and field emergency medicine.

With extensive experience across metropolitan and regional healthcare, Dr Sivanesan brings a strong understanding of clinical service delivery, medical workforce development, organisational governance and health system improvement.

Elise Elder

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer

Elise is an experienced healthcare executive with almost two decades of leadership across metropolitan, rural and regional public health services. A Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Care, she has led complex clinical operations, organisational transformation, clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.

Jessica Pisevski

Interim Chief Finance Officer

As a healthcare executive and CPA-qualified finance leader, Jessica brings more than 18 years' experience across regional and rural health services. Beginning her career in education before moving into healthcare, Jessica has developed extensive expertise in financial leadership, governance, service planning and organisational performance.