WA: New Health Department Director General gets $541,000 salary

Jul 19 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Kim Snowball has been appointed as the new health chief of Western Australia, with an annual salary package of $541,000. His previous appointments include five years with St John of God Healthcare and numerous senior executive positions in WA health services.

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In just nine years, 37-year-old Adrian Puljich marked a huge milestone – celebrating with his family, residents, staff, the new board, legal teams and The Weekly SOURCE as he launched his business on the Australian Stock Exchange. “What...

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Stephen Muggleton reflects on building Australia’s largest NFP care provider as Bolton Clarke hits $1.98B revenue

Stephen officially stepped down as CEO on 30 June after transforming Bolton Clarke over his 10-plus years in charge of the Brisbane-based operator. Last Friday, Stephen posted on his LinkedIn page: Final sign-off and reflection. “The end of the 2025...

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