Appointment of new Chief Executive at Hunter New England Local Health District

Ms McCosker has been acting in the Chief Executive role since February 2023. 

With a career in health spanning 30 years, Ms McCosker has held senior positions across Hunter New England Local Health District’s finance, corporate and clinical services. She was Chief Executive of NSW Health Pathology from 2012, leading the establishment of an integrated statewide public pathology service. 

Chair of the District’s Board, Dr Martin Cohen, said Ms McCosker has demonstrated leadership, dedication and innovative-thinking, with a strong focus on providing patient-centred care and supporting the ongoing health and wellbeing of our workforce. 

“The Board welcomes Tracey’s ongoing appointment and looks forward to continuing to work with her, the District’s executive and colleagues to deliver high-quality healthcare and serve our healthcare staff, patients, carers, and communities throughout the Hunter and New England regions,” said Dr Cohen.