Aged care provider Boandik has appointed a new chief executive, with Declan Moore (pictured) set to take over in September.
Mr Moore will replace interim chief executive Glenn Rappensberg, who has filled the position since May while the non-profit organisation’s board of directors embarked on an extensive national recruitment process.
Board chair Vicki Quinn thanked Mr Rappensberg for his dedication to the organisation.
“Over a period of 20 weeks, Glenn has shown exceptional leadership in assisting the organisation to prepare for the numerous challenges the Sector will face in the next 12 months,” Mrs Quinn said.
Mrs Quinn said organisations like Boandik would face the roll-out of the Federal Government’s response to the recent Aged Care Royal Commission, incorporating a new funding model and changes to how residential and home care services will be provided in the future.
Mr Moore will join Boandik with nearly three decades of executive level experience in the human services industry, spanning non-profit, local and state government.
This includes his most-recent role as Campaspe Shire Council chief executive where he successfully navigated staff and the organisation through the COVID-19 pandemic, which included working with cross-border councils and state organisations to reduce impacts on border communities.
Mr Moore has a clinical background and has worked within a policy framework that advances social outcomes within multiple healthcare sectors.
Mrs Quinn said Boandik’s board was unanimous in its decision to appoint Mr Moore.
“He has our full support to advance the organisation’s strategic objectives, for the betterment of the Limestone Coast community,” she said.
Mr Moore said he was motivated to use his skillset to drive high quality aged care and disability support services for South Australians who choose Boandik as their home or provider of services.
“My aspirations for Boandik, its residents, clients, families, staff, volunteers and other key stakeholders are about working with the Board and staff to deliver on the promises made in Boandik’s Strategic Plan and Key Result Areas,” he said.
“Boandik has a long and proud history of delivering quality services with the strong support of its community and I very much look forward to playing my part in growing, strengthening and maintaining our critical partnerships.”
