Our Organisational Structure

The Executive team at Latrobe Community Health Service consists of a Chief Executive Officer and seven Executive Directors

This structure is designed to provide efficiencies in all areas, including the support and management of staff. This structure incorporates a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach by organising Latrobe Community Health Service activities into groupings that reflect our organisational priorities.

The seven directorates are Senior & Adult Integrated Health, Specialist & Community Services, Medical Services & Oral Health, People Learning & Culture (PLC), Digital Health, Corporate, and NDIS & Assessment Services.

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Paul Ostrowski

Chief Executive Officer

Paul commenced as Chief Executive Officer in 2023 with 25 years of experience in the health and community services sector, both locally and internationally.

Prior to joining Latrobe Community Health Service, Paul was Chief Executive Officer of another major Australian home care provider specialising in community aged and transitional care services.

Paul has a Bachelor of Engineering, a Masters of Management, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Steve Avery

Executive Director – Corporate and Chief Financial Officer

Steve is responsible for finance and procurement, information and communication technology, governance, client services, facilities and fleet, marketing and communications, client reporting/records and human resources. Steve is also the Chief Financial Officer of the company.

Steve has 25 years of experience in the health services sector. Prior to joining Latrobe Community Health Service, Steve has held a number of senior management roles in public, not-for-profit and for-profit health care organisations.

Steve has a Bachelor of Business, an Executive Masters of Business Administration, and is an active registered Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA).

Michelle Francis

Executive Director – Specialist & Community Services, acting Executive Director – Medical Services & Oral Health

Michelle is responsible for overseeing alcohol and other drug treatment services, counselling, including family violence and gambling services, headspace Morwell and youth services, centre and community based aged and mental health support and community development services.

Michelle oversees Latrobe Community Health Service’s lead role in several consortia and partnerships, which include pharmacotherapy, multicultural affairs and citizenship, elder abuse prevention and catchment-based planning.

She is the executive sponsor of Latrobe Community Health Service’s reconciliation action plan, LGBTI working group, diversity and enablement plans and the healthy workplace committee.

Vince Massaro

Executive Director – NDIS & Assessment Services

Vince is responsible for NDIS and Assessment Services, incorporating Local Area Coordination (LAC) and Early Childhood Approach (EC) services.

LAC services assist eligible participants to engage with the NDIS and support participants to create and implement their plans, along with providing capacity building activities and information, linkages and support for people not eligible for the NDIS.

Early Childhood Approach services undertake a holistic assessment of children with developmental delay or disability and their families. In delivering EC we assist families to determine the right supports to help meet their individual goals.

Matt Vella

Executive Director – Senior & Adult Integrated Health

Matt is responsible for the Senior and Adult Integrated Health directorate, including Home Care Services, the Commonwealth Home Support and Carers Program, Your Care Choice, and Allied Health and Nursing. These services oversee both centre-based and community-based aged care support, as well as community development initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for older adults.

In addition to his leadership in these areas, Matt plays a key role in several consortia and partnerships, driving initiatives related to elder abuse prevention and catchment-based planning. His work ensures that these critical programs are effectively coordinated, delivered, and continuously improved to meet the evolving needs of the community.

Michelle Webster

Executive Director – People, Learning & Culture

Michelle is responsible for recruitment and on boarding, industrial and employee relations, volunteering, and development of positive organisational culture.

With a strong background in strategy, Michelle is dedicated to enhancing the learning and development programs within Latrobe Community Health Service, aligning the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation, ensuring the continuous growth and engagement of all employees.

Michelle has a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education) and a Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion.

Arindam Chaudhuri

Executive Director – Digital Health

An accomplished Digital Health Executive, Arindam is responsible for digital transformation, technology diffusion, and capacity-building across the organisation.

Arindam is highly-experienced in the healthcare sector with more than 25 years of experience working as a technology professional in both the public and private sector in Australia. Prior to joining Latrobe Community Health Service, Arindam was Executive Director Digital Health at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Arindam has a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Engineering, and a Bachelor of Engineering