Priscilla is the CEO and Nursing Director of Monash House Private Hospital, where she is deeply committed to enhancing patient care through strong team building, continuous professional development, and evolving workplace values.
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An experienced healthcare leader, Priscilla has led a cultural transformation at the hospital, focused on creating a supportive environment, improving processes, and ensuring that every individual patient receives the highest quality care.
Priscilla brings considerable experience as a Registered Nurse having worked extensively in operating theatre management. She has further refined her skills through a Masters of Leadership from Deakin University, where she focused her research on how to develop leadership skills in senior nurses.
Priscilla has worked across both public and private healthcare organisations, combining commercial and healthcare-focused problem-solving to address the ever-evolving demands of the Australian healthcare sector.
Priscilla’s innovative approach has contributed to Monash House Private Hospital’s rapid growth while maintaining an exceptional patient experience. She is dedicated to ensuring that all healthcare professionals at Monash House, including Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), feel valued and supported.
Her focus on adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape guarantees that patients continue to receive the best possible care at every stage of their journey with us.
Steven Forbes is the Chief Financial Officer at Monash House Private Hospital, where he leads financial strategy and operational planning to support sustainable growth.
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With experience across both Australian and international healthcare sectors, he ensures the hospital’s financial systems align with its clinical and strategic priorities.
Steven is responsible for financial reporting, resource management and process improvement. His leadership has helped streamline operations and reduce administrative burden, enabling staff to focus more on patient care and service delivery.
Committed to fostering a financially sustainable environment, Steven works collaboratively with teams across the hospital to ensure patients continue to receive efficient, high-quality care. His focus remains on building systems that support strong clinical outcomes and operational excellence.
Marianne Westley is the Deputy Director of Nursing and Perioperative Services Manager at Monash House Private Hospital. She holds postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative Nursing and brings decades of experience in clinical care, education and leadership, with a strong commitment to patient-centred care.
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Marianne leads a stable and skilled theatre team, supporting nurse development through mentorship and a formal student placement program in partnership with Federation University. Her efforts have contributed to low staff turnover and consistently high standards across perioperative services.
Guided by the principle “If we can say yes, we do say yes,” Marianne ensures every patient receives individualised, compassionate care. Her leadership fosters a culture of safety, collaboration and excellence throughout the hospital.
Tara Smyth brings over two decades of healthcare experience to her role as Business Partnerships Manager at Monash House Private Hospital.
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She specialises in building and nurturing strategic relationships that directly enhance patient care and overall hospital performance.
Tara is dedicated to driving collaborative initiatives that not only improve business outcomes but also ensure a higher standard of care for patients. Her deep expertise in healthcare enables her to create meaningful partnerships and streamline processes, all with the goal of fostering growth and innovation that benefits both patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Allison brings experience across pharmacy and the medical device industry to her role as Business Development and Relationships Manager at Monash House Private Hospital.
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Allison joins Monash House with a strong clinical and industry background as a registered pharmacist, combined with extensive experience supporting orthopaedic surgeons in trauma and deformity through the medical device sector.
Having spent the past several years working closely with specialists and theatre teams, Allison brings a practical understanding of the operating theatre environment and the importance of strong clinical relationships across the patient journey.
In her new role, Allison will work alongside specialists, referrers and healthcare partners to strengthen connections with Monash House Private Hospital and support opportunities for collaboration across our growing specialist services.
Rachael brings a strong background in clinical research, neurosciences and industry partnerships to her role as Business Development and Partnerships Manager for Monash House Research Centre and Monash House Private Hospital.
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We’re pleased to welcome Rachael as Business Development and Partnerships Manager for Monash House Research Centre and Monash House Private Hospital.
Rachael joins Monash House with a strong background across neurosciences, clinical research and the medical device industry. Her experience working with clinicians, researchers and industry partners provides a solid foundation for supporting the continued growth of our research and specialist services.
In her role, Rachael will focus on expanding clinical trial activity, strengthening partnerships with sponsors and investigators, and increasing access to Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) services to support improved patient outcomes.