ENGAGE - governance
Experienced Non-Executive Director in Strategy, Risk & Governance
Dr Wilson is an experienced non-executive board director, helping private sector and public sector organisations steward toward strategic success.
Dr Wilson has a professional interest in risk management, financial management and strategy development.
Dr Wilson has extensive leadership experience, working with diverse teams and negotiating with industry stakeholders through peak-bodies and advocacy organisations. With an interest in alignment of organisational risks with strategic objectives, Dr Wilson offers a unique lens to advise small, medium and large organisations seeking to achieve new strategic objectives.
Corporate Governance Experience
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DECEMBER 2024 – SEPTEMBER 2025
Y Ballarat is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening communities in Ballarat and surrounding areas. It is the largest kindergarten provider in Victoria, serving over 3,500 families weekly.
Term End Figures
Total revenue: $41.77 million; total assets: $24.31 million
Appointments
Member, Finance Committee; Member, Investment Committee; Member, Risk & Audit Committee
Achievements
• Supported comprehensive cybersecurity review
• Provided expertise on stakeholder engagement and communications in public relations matters
• Redesigned organisational approach to risk
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OCTOBER 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2025
RDAV is a peak member organisation advocating for the health interests of rural doctors across Victoria.
Term End Figures
Total revenue: $0.02 million; total assets: $0.05 million
Appointments
• President (Chairperson): November 2022 – September 2024
• Vice President (Deputy Chairperson): November 2021 – November 2022
Achievements
• Grew membership by 25% over two years
• Modernised board governance to reflect skills-matrix, ESG principles, and diversity
• Led stakeholder engagement across state/Commonwealth health sectors
• Influenced development of health workforce education strategies (state level)
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JUNE 2023 – JANUARY 2024
SHV is a state-wide independent charity focused on reproductive and sexual health care, education, and advocacy.
Term End Figures
Total revenue: $7.76 million; total assets: $5.16 million
Appointments
Member, Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
Achievements
• Guided strategic alignment through governance and strategy PD implementation
• Led financial diversification initiatives
• Strengthened engagement with government and private professional sectors
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MARCH 2022 – JANUARY 2024
ACRRM is a specialist medical college focused on training and certification in rural and remote general practice.
Term End Figures
Total revenue: $52.62 million; total assets: $6.93 million
Appointments
Chair, Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee; Member, Awards Committee
Achievements
• Oversaw operating growth from $30M+ to an expected $70M by end 2024
• Implemented executive and board performance review systems
• Drove financial reinvestment aligned with strategic direction
• Strengthened board governance processes
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MARCH 2022 – JUNE 2023
WDHS serves the Southern Grampians Shire, including Hamilton Base Hospital and other regional health centres.
Term End Figures
Total revenue: $114.42 million; total assets: $216.62 million
Staff Under Management – 613.54 FTE
Appointments
• Member, Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
• Member, Quality & Safety Committee
• Member, Clinical Appointments Committee
Achievements
• Oversaw appointment of dual CEO for WDHS and Casterton Memorial Hospital
• Advocated for infrastructure reform (emergency & ICU redevelopment)
• Guided strategic planning via Victorian Health Services Plan
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MAY 2020 – MAY 2022
Future Connect enhances education, training, and employment pathways for disadvantaged youth in Brimbank and Melton.
Term End Figures
Total revenue: $0.6 million; total assets: $0.55 million
Appointments
Deputy Chairperson
Achievements
• Integrated lived experience voices into board diversity
• Led CEO and board performance review
• Reassessed stakeholder engagement strategies
Leadership Experience
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Member, Victorian State Committee | June 2025 – September 2025
Member, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section Guideline Group | April 2024 – May 2025
Member, Abortion Guideline Group | May 2022 – October 2023
Australian Medical Association (AMA)
Federal Councillor | August 2022 – August 2024
Deputy Co-Chair, Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) | August 2022 – August 2024
Member, Medical Practice Committee (AMAMPC) | May 2021 – September 2025
Member, Council of General Practice (AMACGP) | August 2020 – August 2022
AMA Victoria
Chair, GPs in Training Subdivision | April 2020 – April 2022
Education, Accreditation & Professional Development
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Member (MAICD) | Australian Institude of Company Directors
Associate Member (AGIA) | Governance Institute of Australia
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Fellow (FACRRM) | Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Associate Fellow (AFRACMA) | Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
Advanced Diplomate | Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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Company Directors Course | Australian Institute of Company Directors | September 2022
Risk Management & Corporate Governance Course | Centre for Continuing Education | 2021
Certificate of Governance & Risk Management | Governance Institute of Australia | 2021
Leadership for Clinicians | RACMA | February 2021 – July 2021
Certificate of Clinical Governance | Australian Institute of Clinical Governance | July 2020
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Master of Health Leadership & Management (MHLM)
University of New South Wales | 2020 – 2022Graduate Certificate of Clinical Simulation (GradCertClinSim)
Monash University | 2021Graduate Diploma of Clinical Education (GradDipClinEd)
Flinders University | 2019 – 2021Diploma of Arts (DipArts)
University of New England | 2015 – 2017
Majors: Spanish, LinguisticsDoctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Melbourne | 2014 – 2017Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (BBiomedSc[Hons])
Griffith University | 2011 – 2013
Griffith Honours College Scholar