Rebuild role for Committee head

CEO of the Committee for Ballarat, Melanie Robertson, has moved on from that organisation and will now head up the Ballarat Health Services hospital redevelopment project.

Ms Robertson will lead the $460 million rebuild of the Ballarat Hospital site with work expected to start in 2020.

“My three years at Committee for Ballarat have provided me with a broad perspective of the challenges and opportunities facing our region,” she said.

“I see this role as a natural next step for me to be involved in providing our community with the required capability and services to reflect our growing needs for the provision of world class health facilities and services.”

Ms Robertson brings expertise in health, engineering and the energy sector to her new role.

CEO of BHS Dale Fraser welcomed the appointment.

“We recognise the unique vision, network and experience Melanie will bring to the role and are very pleased to continue on our journey to providing world class healthcare to the Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra. communities we serve,” he said.