Rural Support Service governance

The Rural Support Service (RSS) is a business unit of Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network in SA Health that is responsible for providing flexible, responsive and innovative services to support the six regional local health networks (LHNs) across South Australia.

The RSS is led by Brett Webster, Interim Executive Director. It comprises more than 350 staff spread across regional and metro SA operating in a client-centred model, providing leadership and expertise in digital health and innovation, regional health and wellbeing services, regional workforce planning and development, business services and statewide clinical services.

Advocating for the health priorities of regional South Australians, the RSS provides a diverse range of functions services centrally and combines skills and strengths in areas where scale and expertise benefits health care delivery. It is also responsible for delivering statewide services for and with all ten LHNs in South Australia.

For more information about the RSS, visit the Rural Support Service page.

BHFLHN Governing Board

Accountable to the South Australian Minister for Health and Wellbeing, the BHFLHN Governing Board is responsible for the overall governance and oversight of the RSS, including services provided to all regional Local Health Networks, statewide and directly to consumers.

Comprised of highly qualified individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience across different areas, the Governing Board meets every month and is responsible for performance and budget achievement, clinical governance, safety and quality, risk management and the fulfilment of Board functions and responsibilities. Learn more about the Board members on the BHFLHN Governing Board page.

RSS Leadership Committee

The RSS Leadership Committee supports the Executive Director with operational decision-making for the RSS, with a focus on critical strategic risks, and monitors compliance and performance of the RSS sub-programs.

The RSS Leadership Committee currently comprises:

Brett Webster, Interim Executive Director, RSS
Kristina Barancek, A/Director, Projects and Partnerships
Alana Randal, Director, Strategy and Engagement and A/Director, Workforce, Safety and Culture
Marie Lessing, A/Director, Digital Transformation and Technical Services
Julianne O'Connor, Chief Clinical Advisor, RSS
Andrew Towsty, Director, Business and Financial Services

The RSS Leadership Committee meets before each RSS Governance Committee meeting.

Regional LHN Chairs Forum

The purpose of the regional Local Health Network Chairs Forum is to provide a platform for strategic collaboration across the six regional LHNs. It comprises the Governing Board Chair from each regional LHN and meets quarterly.

Regional LHN CEOs Committee

The role of the Regional LHN CEOs Committee is to consider and establish agreement on operational collaboration between South Australia’s six regional LHNs. It comprises the CEO of each of the regional LHNs and meets monthly.

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Last updated: 27 Aug 2025

Rural Support Service governance

BHFLHN Governing Board

RSS Leadership Committee

Regional LHN Chairs Forum

Regional LHN CEOs Committee

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