Our passionate and dedicated staff are the lifeblood of Olivet Care, from our nurses, personal carers, lifestyle and leisure team, administration staff and catering crew, to our cleaners, support workers and volunteers.

We are proud to have a team genuinely motivated by a desire to care for others, often describing their work as “rewarding” and a “privilege”.

A loyal, motivated workforce doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through experienced, effective leadership and a culture that supports people to give their best every day. At Olivet Care, this commitment to quality care, compassion and consistency is at the heart of everything we do.

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Colin Foley

Chief Executive officer

Colin Foley

Chief Executive officer

Colin is an experienced aged‑care leader who brings deep industry knowledge and a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality, client‑centred services at Olivet Care.

With a background in senior leadership roles across the sector, he has a proven ability to navigate the complexities of aged care and lead teams through change with clarity and purpose.

Colin is passionate about driving business transformation toward truly client‑centric models and creating an amazing workplace where staff feel supported, valued and able to thrive. He leads the delivery of Olivet’s high‑quality aged care services, ensuring residents and clients continue to receive the excellent standard of care for which Olivet is known.

Joanne Hill

Chief Operations Officer

Jo leads the operational and corporate functions at Olivet, drawing on more than 20 years in aged care to strengthen resident outcomes and support a workplace where people and services can genuinely thrive.

Joanne Hill

Chief Operations Officer

Jo brings more than 20 years of experience in the aged care and retirement living sector. She oversees all non‑clinical services and leads Olivet’s corporate services portfolio, which spans marketing, HR, IT, compliance, health and safety, and risk. She plays a key role in ensuring resident outcomes are met and that the organisation operates efficiently and effectively each day.

Her long‑standing connection with Olivet, including 10 years on the Committee of Management before joining the executive team, gives her a deep understanding of the organisation’s values, community and commitment to exceptional care.

Jo is passionate about enhancing consumer experiences and creating an environment where residents, clients and staff can thrive. With a strong commitment to collaborative leadership, she works closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver strategic and operational improvements that support Olivet’s ongoing focus on quality, compassion and organisational excellence.

John Elwers

Chief Financial Officer

John Elwers

Chief Financial Officer

John leads Olivet’s finance, risk and governance functions with a steady focus on transparency, collaboration and care. He works closely with the CEO, executive team and Board to ensure sound financial stewardship and responsible decision‑making that strengthen Olivet’s mission and safeguard its future.

With senior finance roles across disability, community and family services, John brings broad experience from both commercial and for‑purpose organisations in Melbourne and London. He is passionate about empowering teams, improving systems and making financial information clear and accessible for all.

Guided by Olivet’s values of compassion, kindness, respect and responsibility, John ensures that every financial decision supports the people at the heart of Olivet - residents, clients and staff. He joined Olivet in May 2026 and holds CPA and MBA qualifications.

Stephanie Simunkovic

Director of Clinical Care

Steph leads Olivet’s clinical services with extensive senior nursing expertise, guiding clinical governance and dementia‑informed practice to ensure every resident receives safe, high‑quality and compassionate care.

Stephanie Simunkovic

Director of Clinical Care

Steph is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in aged care leadership and currently serves as Director of Clinical Care, overseeing the wellbeing of 135 residents. Her work spans clinical governance, team leadership, continuous improvement and strategic planning, with a strong focus on dementia care and accreditation readiness.

Steph has led the implementation of structured care planning systems, strengthened clinical pre‑admission processes and introduced dementia consultancy training to support and empower clinical staff.

With qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control, dementia consultancy and leadership, Steph brings deep expertise and a calm, considered approach to her role. She is committed to supporting her team, strengthening clinical practice and ensuring Olivet continues to meet the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Above all, Steph is driven by a genuine commitment to providing the highest standard of care - care that honours each resident’s dignity, supports their independence and ensures they feel safe, respected and truly at home.

Noelene Huxtable

Day Centre Manager

Noelene leads Olivet’s Day Centre with more than 20 years of sector experience, creating warm, community‑focused programs that reduce social isolation and help older adults feel connected, supported and engaged.

Noelene Huxtable

Day Centre Manager

Noelene is the Day Centre Manager at Olivet Care and specialises in Social Support Programs for people over 65, with a particular passion for reducing social isolation among older adults.

With a career spanning more than 20 years in the aged care sector, many of those focused on Leisure and Lifestyle, she brings deep experience, empathy and creativity to her role. Noelene joined Olivet in 2021 and has become a trusted leader within the Olive Grove House Day Centre.

Noelene is driven by a genuine desire to create programs that foster community, encourage socialisation and enhance each individual’s quality of life. Her compassionate nature, strong sector knowledge and commitment to person‑centred support make her an ideal leader for our day centre services, ensuring every participant feels valued, engaged and connected.

Gavan Leonard

Support at Home Manager

Gavan is a widely experienced and passionate Health Care Professional having worked in Aged Care and the community sector for over 35 years.

Gavan Leonard

Support at Home Manager

Gavan is a widely experienced and passionate Health Care Professional having worked in Aged Care and the community sector for over 35 years.

Gavan’s experience includes senior management roles in Community Services Aged Care and Disability Services, Local Government, Residential Services and Acute Care. He has a proven track record in leading change initiatives, staff engagement, outcome delivery and growth. .

Accomplished in stakeholder management, customer relations and people leadership, he has a proven track record of building and managing high-performance teams. Recognised for his highly engaging and collaborative leadership style, he consistently fosters strong, productive relationships. .

He has successfully led numerous transformation initiatives and demonstrated the capability to develop a meaningful and appropriate platform that adds to client satisfaction, staff performance, cohesion and quality driven business outcomes.

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