CHAIRPERSON & EXECUTIVE OFFICER – Mr Matthew Vickers
Matthew is the son of one of the original founders of the business. He has been part of the IHCS journey since 1993. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), along with a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training. His experience includes direct care from 1993 until 2004 and managerial roles since 1997. Matthew has held directorship with IHCS since 2001.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – Ms Sally Smith
Sally has over 24 years’ experience in direct care and managerial roles within residential disability support services. Sally’s skill base includes quality management auditing skills, and she is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Her position is central to the daily management of IHCS by leading the arrangement and support of direct service teams and managing staff needs such as for specialised training, resources, equipment or operational process.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – Ms Suzi Perkins
Suzi holds a Bachelor of Information Systems (Electronic Commerce). Suzi joined IHCS in 1998 and was appointed as a director from 2002-2024. From November 2024 assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer. She is responsible for the organisation’s financial and information systems, is the Company Secretary and manages the administrative support staff.
CHIEF RECRUITMENT & WELLBEING OFFICER – Mr John Smith
John commenced work in the community sector in 1992, moving onto aged care work within various aged care facilities in the greater Hobart area and Victoria. Returning to Tasmania in 1996 and resuming work in the aged care industry until commencing employment in the community with IHCS in 2004. Becoming a service coordinator in 2005, then as Director 2011-2024, when he then assumed the role as Chief Recruitment and Wellbeing Officer.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – Ms Andrea Burrill
Andrea has over 20 years’ experience in direct and managerial roles within the community sector. She is a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a graduate certificate. Andrea joined the IHCS team as a service coordinator in 2017, manager in 2020 and in 2025 assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer. She continues to oversee day to day operations and focuses on continuous improvement, quality and risk management.
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER – Ms Ada Fan
Ada brings nearly 20 years of dedicated service to our company. With a Master’s in Accounting and a Bachelor’s in International Business, she has excelled in roles including Administration, Accounts Officer, Finance Team Leader, and Office Manager. Ada’s expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence ensure our financial operations run seamlessly, making her an invaluable asset to our team.