Executive team

Forensicare’s executive team is led by the Chief Executive Officer, who is appointed by the Forensicare board. The executive leadership team assists the CEO in the overall management, and strategic development of the organisation.

Meet our executive team

Adjunct Professor Colmán O’Driscoll

Chief Executive Officer

Colmán commenced as CEO in October 2023, following unanimous Board endorsement in July.

With over 25 years’ experience across health and related systems, Colmán is both a Forensic Mental Health Clinician, and health systems executive, having held senior leadership roles within government, corporate, not-for-profit and private sectors, most recently serving as CEO of Burwood and Richmond hospitals, and Group Lead, Mental Health Strategy (NSW) with St John of God Health Care. Previous senior roles have been held in the NSW Justice and Forensic Mental Health Network, including Service Director, Statewide Forensic Mental Health. Colmán is active in forensic mental health research, with original papers published in peer reviewed journals as well as book chapters. Colmán has a current posting as an Adjunct Associate Professor with Swinburne University of Technology.

Michael Courtney

Chief Financial Officer

Michael commenced with Forensicare in March 2025 and is responsible for the financial stewardship of the organisation, including procurement and property services. 

Michael has held finance and corporate services leadership roles in the health and aligned sectors for more than 20 years. This includes 13 years working across multiple divisions of St John of God Health Care in a variety of roles including as a Director of Corporate Services, CFO and Director of Finance. He has also held CFO roles at Gateways Support Services and Our Watch. Most recently, Michael served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Corporate Services at the Royal Women’s Hospital.

Nadia Baillie

Chief Legal Officer

Nadia joined Forensicare in September 2017 as General Counsel and was appointed as Executive Director of Governance and Risk in July 2020.

Nadia has over 20 years experience working in legal firms in Australia and the UK, as well as in-house in the university and health sectors. Nadia brings a breadth of commercial and government experience along with a passion for delivering positive consumer outcomes in mental health. Nadia is also a non-Executive Director on the Portland District Health Board.  

Kate Douglas

Executive Director People and Corporate Services

Kate joined Forensicare in January 2023.

Kate has worked in both global organisations and government agencies and brings to Forensicare over 20 years’ experience in human resources, organisational development and change management. Kate is passionate about designing and leading strategy and delivering results-oriented programs that make a genuine difference to the employee experience.   

Dr Tobias Mackinnon

Executive Director Clinical Services

Tobias has spent the past ten years in Sydney where he was the Co-Director Forensic Mental Health with Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, NSW. He has extensive experience in forensic mental health in the UK and NSW, having completed his medical training in Australia and his specialist training in the UK, where he obtained a Master of Sciences in forensic mental health research. He has also held numerous senior leadership positions over the years including as the founder and outgoing chair of the Australian Council of Forensic Mental Health Service Leaders. 

Dr Shelley Turner

Executive Director Hospital Operations

Shelley commenced as Executive Director, Hospital Operations for Thomas Embling Hospital in January 2024, having joined Forensicare in February 2021 as Chief Social Worker.

Shelley brings extensive clinical leadership and operational management experience in forensic settings, enhanced by significant academic teaching and research experience. Shelley is an established national and emerging international reputation for scholarly work focused on ethical and effective forensic practice. Shelley has expertise in the youth justice and alcohol and other drugs sectors and was the clinical manager of Australia’s first youth drug and alcohol court program. She has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary practice and working collaboratively with staff, consumers, families and carers.   

Terry Runciman

Executive Director Prison Services

Terry commenced his role as Executive Director of Prison Services in August 2020.

Terry is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience within public mental health services, including public community mental health services, homeless mental health teams, emergency mental health and consultation liaison. Prior to commencing with Forensicare, Terry was the Area Manager of Mid West Area Mental Health. His key focus is bringing equivalency of mental health service for people within the complex systems of Victorian prisons, building partnerships, psychological safety, and supporting our staff to deliver best care.  

Anthea Lemphers

Executive Director Community Operations

Anthea was appointed as the Executive Director of Community Operations in September 2020 having commenced employment with Forensicare in 1998. Prior to her executive appointment, Anthea was the Director of Psychological Services at Forensicare.  

Anthea is a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 25 years experience in forensic mental health in operational, clinical and discipline leadership roles. She is passionate about leading services where staff feel valued and are empowered to achieve the best outcome for Forensicare’s consumers and contribute to community safety.  Anthea is committed to improving services in the community by enhancing Forensicare’s role in creating and supporting linkages between the justice and mental health systems.