Julie Evans – Chief Executive Officer

For over 30 years, Julie has served as a Registered Nurse in a range of clinical and leadership roles across aged care, acute care and community settings. Julie is experienced in senior operational and strategic management, with a track record of delivering high quality service outcomes.

Julie has worked for Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Ltd since 2020, initially as a Registered Nurse and then joining the corporate team in governance and service operations roles in 2021.

As CEO, Julie is responsible for leading and managing all organisational aspects of strategy, structure, systems and services at Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Ltd, ensuring that business practices are in line with the objectives of SCCAC. Her commitment to fostering a diverse, skilled and adaptable team ensures we are well placed to meet the changing landscape of aged care.

Julie is proud to be part of a community with a rich history of putting people first; she is committed to building strong partnerships with that community, developing cooperative and effective relationships with all key stakeholders. She has a genuine interest in people and a passion for ensuring SCCAC delivers sustainable services into the future.

Jo Deacon  – Chief Operations Officer

Jo has over 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse across the aged, community and healthcare settings.  Jo’s diverse background has included senior leadership roles within the private and public health sector, including project management, education, operations, and clinical governance.  This experience has helped build expertise in regulatory compliance, clinical process as well as staff and resource management.

Jo is a solution focussed healthcare leader, used to working with diverse teams and developing individual strengths. Jo is committed to her personal growth and is continuing her education, currently undertaking a Master in Public Health.

Jo started with Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Ltd in 2022 as the Clinical Governance Manager, in June 2023 Jo has commenced as the Chief Operations Officer and continues to provide oversight to the clinical teams across residential and home care services ensuring SCCAC meet the requirements of aged care standards in clinical care and continuously improving the service we deliver.

Jo brings passion and enthusiasm to the service as she works with leaders and clinical staff to bring our purpose – ‘Your Life, Your Choice, Our Care’ – a reality each day for our customers.

Coming Soon – Finance Manager

Jo Trezise – Facility Manager, Imlay House

Jo has over 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in Operating Theatres, Emergency Departments and Rural and Remote Primary Health Care services, predominantly working in Indigenous Communities around Australia.  This experience has built a vast array of clinical and leadership skills.

Jo is a process driven leader, who has been a Health Manager on several levels, working with diverse and skilled teams.  Her experience supports clinical and leadership decision making, strategic development and continuous improvement with teams and services.  Most of all, this experience has assisted in building and nurturing great working teams, compliance for accreditation standards and an overall leader who is focused on staff, residents and families, within the health service environment. 

Jo commenced with Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Ltd in April 2024 and is committed to providing support and leadership to the team at Imlay House, whilst providing the residents with best possible care in a home like environment.

Koula Koolis – Facility Manager, Hillgrove House

Koula is a Registered Nurse with 18 years experience in various clinical settings including theatres, neonatal intensive care, general practice nursing, community nursing, aged care and management.

Joining the team at Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care in 2019 originally as a Registered Nurse, then Care Manager at Imlay House and recently moving to Hillgrove House as Facility Manager. Koula has been able to demonstrate great leadership and clinical skills across the service. Koula is passionate about ensuring that customers receive the best quality care and is driven by best practice in clinical and management strategies.

Koula is committed to ensuring that every resident is given the opportunity to continue to live the life they choose, while being provided with the quality care they deserve. One of Koula’s goals is to ensure that residential aged care is a home like setting, where our elderly population feel safe and valued. The values of SCCAC, with a strong commitment to compassion, accountability, respect and empowerment resonate with Koula’s personal beliefs and leadership style.