Our Leadership

Tony has over 35 years’ experience in Board Chair, Non-Executive Director, CEO, and senior executive roles including multi-national private and public companies, peak bodies, professional services firms, and community-based organisations. His experience spans various industries including disability services, health, aged care, insurance, property and corporate governance. Tony is also currently Deputy Chair of Therapy Focus Ltd and a Member of Carers Advisory Council (WA).

Denise is a non-executive director with over 20 years clinical experience in the healthcare sector. As a practising geriatrician, Denise is committed to improving the healthcare for older adults in WA. She has led and been a senior member of Multidisciplinary Health Care Teams and Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT) and has a thorough understanding of the processes, requirements and care needs of adults accessing residential aged care facilities and community aged care services.

Denise is Deputy Chair of the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) Board and Chair of the Safety and Quality Committee.  She established and continues to lead the first Orthogeriatric Service in Western Australia which stands as one of the top performing Orthogeriatric Units in Australia and New Zealand.

Elaine is a Registered Nurse and Midwife. She has experience in executive-level roles and academic positions within the healthcare sector. She recently retired as the Dean of the School of Nursing & Midwifery at the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle. She is a qualified coach and works with nurse managers. She is a sitting member of the State Administrative Tribunal, a member of the College of Nursing Australia and Chair of Child Australia.

John is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ experience including management of his chartered accounting practice, board and company secretary roles to ASX listed public companies, provision of advice in corporate, compliance, company secretarial, management, accounting and taxation, and consulting to manufacturing, mining, primary production and mining contract operations.

Paul is an architect with over 30 years’ experience providing architectural and advisory services to a broad range of public, private, institutional and not-for-profit clients. He also has extensive experience as a board member in the areas of planning, architecture and education.

Peter is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Secretary and investment banker. He is also an experienced company director, consultant and adviser.  Peter has extensive experience spanning across a wide range of businesses both domestically and internationally.

Thomas has over 15 years’ experience as an engineer in the resources sector including management positions, as well as leading design and construction teams.  Directorships include charities and not-for-profit community organisations.

Clare Grieveson leads the Group’s executive team to deliver the organisation’s vision, mission and values. Clare commenced as Chief Executive Officer at SCC (WA) in November 2021.

Clare has more than 25 years as an experienced senior executive in the health and aged care sectors in both the United Kingdom and Australia. She has worked in senior management roles at Monash Health in Melbourne and the Victorian Department of Health. Clare is a Board Member of Assisi Aged Care in Victoria. Before her appointment at SCC, Clare held the role of Executive Director Quality, Safety, and Innovation at Mercy Health.

Clare has had a close involvement in advisory roles with government on policy issues and changes currently affecting the aged care sector. With a passion for working closely with consumers and health businesses, she was part of the leadership team that developed innovative healthy ageing service offerings at Mercy Health.

Clare has a clinical background in speech pathology and holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Speech Sciences from University College London. She also holds a masters degree in Health Services Management from Monash University and has a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture from Australian Catholic University. Clare is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Australian Institute of Clinical Governance.

Bret Campbell is responsible for leading SCC (WA)’s Corporate Services Division.  He oversees the organisation’s financial reporting, systems and performance, emergency management, crisis response, business continuity, information and communications technology, risk and procurement functions. Bret commenced as Chief Financial Officer in November 2021.

Bret has over 18 years’ experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in aged care, the community sector and retirement living. Prior to joining SCC, Bret held the position of CFO at the Brightwater Care Group. He has previously held the roles of Executive Director Business Services and Systems at MercyCare, CFO at St Ives Group and executive roles leading teams in finance, IT services, procurement, risk, strategic planning, health information and business analytics. 

Bret holds a Bachelor of Business from Curtin University, is a qualified Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Caroline is the Chief Experience Officer at SCC (WA), where she is responsible for leading the brand, marketing, communications, client experience and media functions. Caroline commenced in this role in May 2022.

Most recently, before joining SCC (WA), Caroline was the Chief Operating Officer at Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation and has worked in senior marketing roles at other large organisations, including HBF, Alinta Gas, Silver Chain and Australia Post. Her experience lies in organisational strategy, brand health, media, marketing and communication and employee culture and engagement.

Caroline has graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) from Curtin University, a Bachelor of Psychology from Edith Cowan University and a Diploma of Management from the Australian Institute of Management.

Ian Nichol is responsible for the property portfolio and developments that support the provision of services at SCC (WA). Ian commenced as Chief Property Officer in July 2022.

Ian has over 25 years’ experience holding Executive, General Manager, Project Director and Executive Leadership team member roles across a variety of sectors including property developments, infrastructure, civil infrastructure and resource works, in Australia, Africa, Asia and the UK.

Prior to joining SCC (WA) Ian worked with BGC Housing Group where he held the role of Group General Manager- Construction.  He has previously worked for National Lifestyle Villages as Group Development Manager where he was a member of the Executive Leadership Team, accountable for implementing and delivering on the strategic plans of the business.

Ian has a masters degree in Business Administration from La Trobe University majoring in Business and Project Management. He is a Chartered Building Professional and a member of the Australian Institute of Building, as well as a Certified Practicing Project Director issued by the Australian Institute of Project Management. Ian is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Angela North commenced as Chief People, Learning & Culture Officer in May 2022. Her team is responsible for attracting, recruiting and developing top talent, employee benefits and experiences, work health and safety, learning and development and culture strategy.

Angela has held numerous senior roles in HR, including Head of People & Transformation at HBF where she was accountable for strategic workforce planning, rewards and benefits, future organisational design and change leadership. She has also held a group level HR executive role at Silver Chain where she designed clinical and non-clinical workforce strategies, recruitment and leadership strategies. Prior to joining SCC (WA) Angela led several large-scale change management programs at Woodside Energy.

Angela has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from Greenwich University, London and holds accreditations in change management, project management, leadership development tools and psychometric assessments. Angela is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development in the United Kingdom.

Shivani Lala is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of services across Home Care, Mental Health and Disability at SCC (WA). Shivani commenced as Acting Chief Operating Officer – Home Care, Mental Health and Disability in November 2024.

Shivani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Curtin University and a Graduate Certificate of Healthcare Management from Deakin University.

Since joining SCC (WA) in 2012, Shivani has contributed to the organisation through various roles, including Manager Mental Health & Disability, where she managed residential and community-based Mental Health and NDIS services. More recently, she held the position of General Manager Operations – Residential, where she provided strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care across our residential aged care homes.

Shivani is also currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws.

Sandra Waters is responsible for the operational and strategic oversight of Residential Aged Care. Sandra commenced as Interim Chief Operating Officer – Residential in April 2024 after joining SCC (WA) as Residential Operations Director in March 2023. 

Sandra started her career as a Registered Nurse in the UK before relocating to Western Australia, where she completed a Registered Nurse Graduate Program in Fremantle. She worked as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse and Health Service Manager in hospitals in regional and metro WA for several years before moving to aged care, where she has six years of experience as a Facility Manager.  

Most recently, before joining SCC (WA), Sandra held Commissioning Manager and Regional Support Manager roles at another aged care provider. Sandra embraces a collaborative leadership style and has extensive experience leading operational and revenue improvements. She is motivated by helping families adjust to aged care and ensuring the best possible care for residents.  

Sandra is an AHPRA Registered Nurse and holds a Diploma of Business, a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing from the University of Notre Dame and an Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing.  

Kate is the General Counsel and Company Secretary at Southern Cross Care (WA) (SCC (WA)), where she is responsible for supporting the Board, implementing and maintaining best governance practices, and delivering legal services.

Most recently, before joining SCC (WA), Kate was the General Counsel and Company Secretary for Telethon Kids Institute and is a Board Member of Parkinson’s WA. Kate has extensive legal and governance experience across the not-for-profit and public sectors, where she was responsible for the provision of strategic and commercially focused risk and compliance advice and in-house legal services.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Psychology) and Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University and was admitted as an Australian lawyer in 2005.  Kate is also a Fellow of both the Governance Institute of Australia and the Institute of Chartered Governance Institute.