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Our Team

While our team members may work different hours, in different locations, and bring unique interests and perspectives — we’re united by a common purpose: a shared passion for helping people and a commitment to working together to make a difference.

Board

01 Jessica Silvester

Jessica Silvester

Chair and Public Officer

Jessica joined the TeamHEALTH Board in May 2019. Jessica is a Director in the EY Darwin office. She has over 12 years’ experience providing support to all levels of government across aged care, health, remote employment services, procurement, justice services, Aboriginal affairs and public housing NT government, along with a range of industries and private clients in the NT. Through this experience, Jessica understands the priorities and challenges for Government in delivering services to our urban, regional and remote communities.

03 Amin Islam

Amin Islam

Treasurer

Amin joined the TeamHEALTH Board in May 2015 bringing skills in the field of audit, finance, management accounting and risk management. He is a Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Company Directors. Amin was a former partner with Ernst & Young and Director of Merit Partners with 45 years of experience. He is also currently board member of Somerville Community Services Inc. and formerly on the board of the Top End Health Service.

02 Kim Hill

Kim Hill

Vice Chair & Secretary

Kim joined the Board of TeamHEALTH in 2017. He is currently the Managing Director of his Family Civil and Construction Company based in Darwin. Prior to going into Business, Kim held Senior Advocacy and Executive Administrative positions within Governments and the Non-Government Sector for over 20 years. He has a particular interest in the “breaking poverty and the dependency cycle” of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities. Kim is also a voluntary board member of NT Cricket.

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Martin Burns

Board Member

Martin joined the TeamHEALTH Board in November 2021. He brings skills in Health focused ICT and Cyber Security. Martin is the National Manager of Healthcare at NTT and has over 20 years of experience working across all levels of government.

Previously Martin was the director of Australia’s first green Hydrogen company for 10 years. Martin is particularly interested in how the use of IT can deliver improved clinical care and remove the issues of distance and isolation.

Dr  David Mitchell

Dr. David Mitchell

Board Member

David joined the TeamHealth Board in 2023. He is a psychiatrist with experience in administration, clinical leadership, education and service development He is the current Chief Psychiatrist of the Northern Territory, a Professor at CDU MENZIES school of Medicine and an Associate Professor at Flinders University.

He is passionate about mental health care, service development and education of both the public and health professionals with regards to improving mental health.

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Diane Walsh

Board Member

Diane brings 25 years experience as a community and health consumer advocate at the NT and national level. She has a strong governance and regulatory background and worked with acute, primary and community health care organisations and connects to the real life perspectives of the users of health and community care services through her own family and personal experiences.

Executive Management Team

Rina Bruinsma

Dr Rina Bruinsma, PhD, BA, MA (Public Relations), GAICD

Chief Executive Officer

Rina joined TeamHEALTH in May 2025. Rina is a values-driven leader with extensive experience in building and enabling inclusive organisations and teams that seek to deliver positive outcomes for participants and communities. Rina’s areas of expertise include public policy development and service delivery designed to empower people who experience barriers to social and economic participation to release their full potential. With a strong track record of senior executive leadership across government and community sectors, Rina’s background spans social services (disability and mental health), employment services, emergency management, workforce capability and resource management, and humanitarian diplomacy – she brings strategic insight and operational excellence to TeamHEALTH. Rina holds a PhD exploring how creativity supports trauma recovery and brings both compassion and capability to lead TeamHEALTH into its next chapter.

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Kylie Ella, MPH, BSc

Deputy CEO | Executive Manager - Mental Health Promotion

Kylie Ella joined TeamHEALTH in October 2015. Kylie’s background includes psychology and public health. Kylie brings with her over fifteen years’ experience working in the health sector in the areas of health management and administration.

As Deputy CEO | Mental Health Promotion Manager, Kylie is responsible for the management of Residential Services, including NDIS Supported Independent Living homes.

Julia Wormer

Julia Wormer, (AMHSW, AASW), GAICD (AICD)

Executive Manager - Mental Health

Julia is an innovative and conscious leader with extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing mental health services within allied health settings. Over the last 15+ years, Julia has held a variety of management positions overseeing services delivering mental health, child protection and early intervention programs in urban and remote settings in both the NGO and government sectors. Julia has a strong commitment to delivering high quality care in line with strategic goals and organisational values, while motivating and inspiring teams to reach their full potential. Julia is passionate about change management and timely implementation of meaningful strategic decisions to ensure successful operational efficiency whilst building and enhancing collaborative stakeholder relationships to support corporate goals. Julia is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for people in the Top End of the Northern Territory and believes in the vital role lived experience plays in the design and delivery of recovery focused and trauma informed mental health services.

Do you need emergency help?

NT Mental Health Line

Ph: 1800 682 288

Lifeline

Ph: 13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au

Emergency Services

Ph: 000

Kids Helpline

Ph: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au

Suicide Call Back Service

Ph: 1300 659 467

Headspace

Ph: 1800 650 890
www.headspace.org.au