Executive Team

Gippsland PHN focuses on support to general practice, health planning, health system integration and commissioning services in line with national and local health priorities.

Gippsland PHN is part of a national structure of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia.

Since 2015, Gippsland PHN has been committed to improving health outcomes for the people of Gippsland.

Our vision and strategic purpose have been, and remain, a “measurably healthier Gippsland”.

A measurably healthier Gippsland can only occur with a unified approach amongst the primary health care system and communities. We aim to fill a vital role as a trusted and credible source of information, a vehicle for collaboration, and strong advocate, essential to local decision-making. We do this via three primary functions:

  • Coordinate and integrate local health care services in collaboration with Local Hospital Networks (LHN) to improve quality of care, people’s experience and efficient use of resources.
  • Commission primary care and mental health services to address population health needs and gaps in service delivery and to improve access and equity.
  • Capacity strengthen and provide practice support to primary care and mental health providers to support quality care delivery.

Meet the Gippsland PHN Executive Team:

Ms Amanda Proposch

Chief Executive Officer

Ms Amanda Proposch is a healthcare management professional with over 20 years’ experience in general practice management and more than 10 years’ experience in private and public hospital nursing roles, including senior management and healthcare redesign. Amanda has a track record of substantial contribution in the application of improvement methodology in healthcare, coaching and developing high performing teams, and elevating operational efficiency, productivity and consumer experience.

Mrs Angela Jacob

Chief Operating Officer

Angela has 30 years’ experience in healthcare, initially as a physiotherapist with an interest in women’s health and later in health leadership and governance roles where she has a strong focus on excellence and innovation. Her qualifications include Master of Health Service Management. She is a Certified Health Executive and Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Management. Angela is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.