As Chief Executive of Peninsula Health, Helen Cooper oversees 7,500 staff and leads the development and execution of Peninsula Health’s long-term strategy and organisational goals.
Prior to commencing at Peninsula Health in 2019 as Executive Director Operations, Helen spent almost four years with Murrumbidgee Local Health District as director of the Wagga Wagga Health Service and executive director of clinical operations. She has also held roles with Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service and Queensland Health. Helen is an experienced health service leader with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and healthcare industry, and is skilled in healthcare, governance, leadership and performance improvement. She has a Master’s of Business Administration from Central Queensland University.