The BRHS Executive

Peter Abraham


CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

As Chief Executive Officer of BRHS, Peter Abraham provides leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the effective operation of the organisation. He oversees safe, integrated, high-quality care, supported by systems that promote excellence and sustainability.

Peter collaborates with the Board to set strategic priorities and planning, translating BRHS’s vision into actionable outcomes. He makes sure resources are used where they’re needed most, based on available funding and day-to-day demands, so BRHS can continue to support the health and wellbeing of the community. A respected community leader, Peter builds strong partnerships that foster collaboration to advance health outcomes across East Gippsland and beyond.

A Registered Nurse by training, Peter offers extensive clinical, operational, and executive experience. His expertise includes Aboriginal health, remote and rural healthcare, quality systems, capital development, and service system design.

Before BRHS, Peter served as CEO at Swan Hill District Health (6.5 years), Kyabram District Health, Boort District Health, Omeo District Health, and Heathcote Health. He also chaired the Loddon Mallee Health Network (2.5 years), reinforcing his commitment to regional health innovation.
 
At BRHS, Peter actively promotes equity, inclusion and respect, fostering a workplace and healthcare service that reflects and embraces the diversity of the community.
Executive: Delia Wong

Dr Delia Wong


Executive Medical Services/ Chief Medical Officer

As Executive of Medical Services/Chief Medical Officer, Dr Delia Wong provides strategic leadership and oversight across medical workforce planning and management, medical education and training, and clinical support services including pharmacy, pathology, and medical imaging. Delia also serves as Director of Medical Services at Omeo District Health and Orbost Regional Health. She is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care through robust governance and meaningful clinician engagement.

Previously, Delia served as Deputy Executive Medical Services at BRHS for two years and has held a range of senior leadership positions across both public and private healthcare settings. Her prior roles include Director of Medical Services at Cabrini Health and Interim Director of Medical Services at Barwon Health, where she led key quality and safety initiatives and drove continuous improvement in service delivery.

Delia holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Medical Sciences from the University of Southampton (UK) and a Master of Health Management and Master of Public Health from the University of New South Wales. She has a strong interest in digital health solutions and is a Certified Health Informatician with the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH).

Jo Marshall


Acting Executive Acute Services/CHIEF NURSE AND MIDWIFE

Jo Marshall – Acting Executive Acute Services/ Chief Nurse and Midwife

With more than 16 years of senior leadership experience in rural healthcare, Jo brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to clinical excellence. She has been part of the BRHS executive team for the past four and a half years, following 20 years at Orbost Regional Health where she held the roles of Director of Clinical Services and Manager of Maternity Services.
Jo provides professional leadership for the nursing and midwifery workforce and oversees a wide range of acute clinical services at BRHS. Her role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care and supports the organisation’s goals around access, discharge, and patient flow. The services under Jo’s direction include emergency and short stay care, maternity services, medical and surgical inpatient units (including the high dependency unit), operating theatres and sterilising services, palliative and end-of-life care, rehabilitation and sub-acute services, as well as dialysis, chemotherapy and alcohol and other drug programs.
With a strong background in midwifery, nursing education and operational management, Jo is known for her collaborative leadership style, strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to building a capable and compassionate workforce. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Administration and Management from the University of New England (Australia) and plays a key role in shaping responsive, person-centred care for the East Gippsland community
Executive: Jennifer Tiffin

Jennifer Tiffin


Executive Director, People and Culture

Jennifer Tiffin is a values-driven executive leader with over two decades of experience in human resources, organisational development, and transformational change across diverse industries and geographies. As Executive Director of People and Culture at BRHS, Jennifer brings a deep commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces that reflect the values of respect, accountability, creativity, honesty, and integrity.

Prior to joining BRHS, Jennifer held senior leadership roles including Group Director of Human Resources at Bunzl APAC and Director of People & Performance APAC & AMEA Regions at Kraft Heinz Company. Her career has spanned complex, multi-site environments where she has led large-scale change initiatives, crisis management responses, and strategic workforce planning across Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Asia Pacific region.

Jennifer is recognised for her ability to align people strategies with business objectives, champion corporate social responsibility, and lead cultural transformation. She has successfully integrated numerous business acquisitions, developed award-winning HR programs, and mentored emerging leaders into executive roles.

Jennifer holds a Graduate Certificate in the Psychology of Risk and is completing her Executive MBA at the Australian Catholic University. She also holds qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, Workplace Training & Assessment, and Accounting.

Shireen Jahan


Executive Corporate Services/chief financial officer

Shireen Jahan is BRHS’ Executive Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, commencing in the role in September 2024.

Shireen is a results-driven finance executive with a passion for breaking down complexities with proven commercial experience working with Iconic Retail Businesses, Government and Not for Profit organisations across 16 years in Executive Financial Management, Technological and Operational Leadership roles.

A Transformation and Change Leader who has successfully managed end to end finance shared services and IT functions and led diverse multi-cultural teams, with demonstrated results in adapting to the business challenges with the capacity to influence and deliver sustainable solutions across all levels.

Shireen is Fellow of the Chartered Practicing Accountant (CPA) and holds an Executive MBA at Melbourne Business School.

She is also a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Liz Barlow


Acting Executive Quality & Education - RN, GradDip (Critical Care – Emergency)

Liz Barlow is BRHS’ Acting Executive Quality and Education.

Liz Burlow stepped into the role of Acting Executive, Quality & Education at BRHS in October 2024, bringing her passion for continuous improvement, education, and high-quality care to the forefront of the organisation.
In this role, Liz is responsible for ensuring BRHS is always accreditation-ready, with strong systems in place to support quality, safety, and continuous learning. She oversees feedback processes, incident management, and sentinel event reporting, helping to foster a culture where learning and accountability go hand in hand.
Liz also leads the Education Unit, which supports staff development across all areas of the organisation—from nursing, midwifery and allied health to medical and non-clinical teams. Under her guidance, the unit coordinates and supports the placement of undergraduate and postgraduate students, helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.
With a strong focus on supporting staff, improving systems, and ensuring safe, quality care, Liz is committed to helping BRHS grow as a learning health service, where both staff and patients benefit from excellence in practice and continuous improvement.

Sonia Reisenhofer


Executive Community, Wellbeing and Aged Care - RN, MN (Emergency), PhD

East Gippsland local Sonia Reisenhofer returned to Bairnsdale in early 2022 to join BRHS as Director of Community Wellbeing and Partnerships before her present role.

Sonia is responsible for many of the services that promote health and wellbeing in our community, including Allied Health, Consulting Suites, Community Health and Complex Care, Better@Home, Dental Services, the Pain Management Clinic, and our Residential Aged Care facilities at Maddocks Gardens.

Before joining BRHS Sonia was Associate Provost (International) for the College of Science, Health and Engineering at La Trobe University, where she led international partnerships and engagement for the College.

Prior to this, Sonia was Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Partnerships) for the College and among other roles, was Director of International in the School of Nursing & Midwifery, also having worked as a Nursing Academic, Graduate Nurse Coordinator and Emergency Nurse over the past 20 years.

A PhD qualified Registered Nurse, Sonia’s research interests are in women’s health, particularly intimate partner violence, and global learning experiences.

Sonia is an Adjunct Associate Professor at La Trobe University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery.

“After having been away for nearly 20 years, I’m delighted to be home again, closer to family and friends, and with this incredible opportunity to support BRHS in delivering excellence in community focused health care.”

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