Epworth Geelong Executive and Leadership Team

Natasha Toohey, the Chief Operating Officer, Epworth Hospitals, Epworth HealthCare at Epworth Geelong, oversees the day-to-day operational execution of the hospital's comprehensive healthcare services. This critical role involves managing the seamless delivery of medical care across departments such as emergency, orthopaedics, oncology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation. Toohey's responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency and high standards of patient care for a diverse clientele, encompassing self-funded patients and those utilizing hospital-in-the-home services. The Chief Operating Officer works to optimize resource allocation and workflow processes, directly supporting the specialized functions of centers like the E. J. Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre and the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre. By driving operational excellence, Natasha Toohey ensures Epworth Geelong consistently provides expert care and upholds its commitment to healthcare innovation and quality across Victoria.

Matt Malone, the Chief Information Officer at Epworth Geelong, directs the strategic implementation and ongoing management of all information technology systems. Overseeing the digital infrastructure, Malone ensures robust cybersecurity measures and efficient data management to support the hospital's extensive medical services, including emergency care, orthopaedics, oncology, and neurosurgery. This leadership role involves integrating advanced technological solutions that enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency across the facility. Malone's focus extends to supporting specialized centers like the E. J. Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre and the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre, ensuring their technological needs are met. By optimizing IT resources, Matt Malone drives innovation in healthcare technology, directly impacting the hospital's ability to provide expert care for every stage of life and maintain its commitment to excellence in Victoria, Australia.

Barry Bloch, the Chief People Officer at Epworth Geelong, leads all human resources functions, focusing on talent acquisition, development, and retention for the hospital's skilled healthcare professionals. This executive position involves cultivating a supportive and high-performing work environment essential for delivering comprehensive medical services, including emergency care, orthopaedics, oncology, and neurosurgery. Bloch's strategic initiatives aim to enhance employee engagement and ensure the workforce is equipped to meet the diverse needs of patients, from self-funded individuals to those receiving hospital-in-the-home care. The Chief People Officer plays a vital part in supporting specialized centers such as the E. J. Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre and the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre by ensuring adequate staffing and professional development. Through effective people management, Barry Bloch drives the hospital's commitment to providing expert care and fostering a culture of excellence across its operations in Australia.

Daryl Kroschel, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Workforce at Epworth Geelong, directs critical aspects of medical staff management and clinical governance. This senior medical leadership role ensures the highest standards of patient care are maintained across all departments, including emergency, orthopaedics, oncology, and neurosurgery. Kroschel's responsibilities involve overseeing the medical workforce, ensuring adequate clinical expertise and support for specialized services like the E. J. Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre and the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Workforce collaborates with operational leaders to align clinical practices with the hospital's mission of providing expert care for every stage of life. By focusing on medical staff development and quality assurance, Daryl Kroschel significantly contributes to Epworth Geelong's reputation for excellence and its capacity to serve a broad range of patient needs in Victoria.