About Maroba - Meet the Team
The Maroba team is made up of around 150 full time, part time, and casual staff who provide personal care, nursing, hospitality, administration, maintenance and gardening services to our residents on site. Our dedicated team have a range of qualifications relevant to their roles as well as extensive training provided both within Maroba and externally. Approximately half of our staff have been with Maroba over five years, providing an extremely stable environment for residents, families and friends.
Leadership Team
CEO
Viv Allanson
Master HSM; Dip Nurse Admin; GN Renal; Mid
Viv was promoted from the Executive Director of Nursing position to the position of CEO of Maroba in 2000. Whilst beginning her career in the Public Health sector she has not looked back since she made the move to Aged care in 1992. Prior to that move Viv enjoyed a variety of clinical, teaching, and management roles. Her qualifications are numerous including a Master of Health Service Management.
Bringing her nursing experience to the CEO position has enabled her to maintain her focus on the clinical and care issues whilst progressing the organisations business performance. The focus now is to diversify the range of accommodation and services provided by Maroba to ensure it continues to be a relevant and dynamic organisation for all its stakeholders.
Viv was elected to the Aged and Community Services Association of NSW & ACT board of directors in 2007.
Director of Finance and Corporate Services
David Cole
Updated information coming - watch this space!
Director of Nursing 
Karen Best
Karen was appointed to the position of Director of Nursing of Maroba Nursing Home in July 2006. She brings with her fourteen years of experience in the Aged Care industry in a diversity of roles including Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Educator, and Hostel Manager. Karen has also been the Director of Nursing at two other large aged care facilities.
Her qualifications include a graduate certificate in Aged Care Management, Return to Work co-ordinator, External assessor, and Workplace training and assessment. Karen has a passion for aged care and a focus on the improvement of outcomes for residents. She was recently elected president of the Hunter Region Residential Aged Care Managers Association, and is a staunch advocate in the promotion of the highly skilled workforce required in the aged care industry.
Director of Hostel and Self Care Unit Services 
Leeanne Dove
Leeanne has been the Director of Hostel and Self Care Unit Services since 2002. Leeanne holds Registered Nursing qualifications as well as a Diploma of Frontline Management, Certificate in Continuous Quality Improvement, Quality Assessors Certificate and Palliative Care Certificate. This experience and training assists her to effectively manage Maroba Lodge Hostel as well as providing training within the organisation.
Leeanne has a history of nursing in both the public and private sector as well as office management. Aged care however is her passion. Leeanne believes strongly in individualised care and the promotion of life quality for all residents
Deputy Director of Nursing
Debbie Laver
Debbie was appointed to the position of Deputy Director of Nursing of Maroba Nursing Home in May 2006. Prior to this Debbie was a Registered Nurse at Maroba with twelve years of experience in the aged care industry. Debbie has completed her Diploma on Frontline Management, is a trained Return to Work co-ordinator, and has external assessor qualification.
Debbie has a great commitment to the residents, family, and staff of Maroba and advocates excellent outcomes for those in her care. She is actively involved in training programs to ensure quality staff for the future of aged care. Debbie contributes greatly to the leadership of the Nursing Home through her professionalism and passion for the aged care industry.
Care Services Manager - Hostel
Sharon Denton
Sharon was appointed to the position of Care Services Manager in August 2008. Sharon has a long history with Maroba where she worked as a senior registered nurse on night duty for 19 years. She brings a wealth of skill and knowledge to her new position. Sharon holds qualifications as a Registered Nurse as well as Diploma of Business (Frontline Management), Return to Work Co-ordinator and has completed a Hostel Management Certificate for Residential Aged Care. This training helps her to be effective in her position of Care Services Manager. Sharon contributes greatly to the leadership of the Hostel through her professionalism and passion for the aged care industry.
Accountant
Silvana Misevska
Silvana was appointed to the position of Accountant at Maroba in 2003. Prior to coming to Maroba, Silvana worked at Smorgan. During her 8 years there, she undertook various roles including office management experience which has enabled her to become a versatile member of staff. Silvana holds a Bachelor of Commerce, has undertaken her CPA qualifications and recently completed a Certificate III in Leading and Managing for Results