Meet our Leadership Team

Jason Turnbull

Operations Manager

I love the friendly atmosphere at Queen Victoria Care. All residents and staff feel at home, and it is such a welcoming environment. There is such a rich history here that we are all a part of. I am very passionate about working in the aged care industry for the past 25 years, and Queen Victoria Care only helps grow that passion further.

I am proud to have been part of the Aged Care industry since 1998 and have accumulated a wealth of knowledge over this time and as an operational manager in hotel services. My background is that of a chef and I am accustomed to working with both large organizations and smaller ones. I have always had a passion for food and the environment that the ones in my care reside. I love working as part of a committed team to provide quality service and care and to promote Queen Victoria Care at every opportunity.

Michael Glover

Wellness and Lifestyle Manager

Michael was born in Tasmania, from a young age Michael studied in the Arts, with Music as his main focus. He went on to study a Bachelor or Arts at the Tasmanian Conservatorium and wrote a thesis on the"Related Arts" and their therapeutic benefits for individuals.

Michael also studied textiles, which is a great passion of his, he was awarded a Craft Australia Study Grant and travelled to Europe with wonderful opportunities at hand to design and exhibit for companies in the UK, Italy and France.

For the past nine years Michael has been working in the Age Care Sector as a Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator and Manager which he finds very rewarding, Michael enjoys creating a platform that promotes the wellbeing of individuals through the holistic approach using therapeutic techniques. He believes his life experiences have led him to this path, where sharing knowledge and giving individuals the opportunity to express themselves is something everyone deserves no matter how old you are!

Michael has a passion and expertise for the development and implementation of Dementia Specific Programs play a vital role in supporting self-expression. “It should always be about the client”. As Michaels background is Therapy based, he works on Sensory related projects with the aim of promoting interaction and self-esteem, as a result he has experienced many positive outcomes in the Dementia space both with individuals and groups.

Julene Bowerman

HR Business Partner

Lee-Ann Patterson

Retirement Village Manager

Lee-Ann joined Queen Victoria Care in July 2024 as the Retirement Village Coordinator. As a previous Executive Manager for Retirement Villages in Tasmania and through her leadership and extensive experience in retirement living, she was quickly promoted to Retirement Village Manager in December 2024.

Lee-Ann is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of care compassion and community engagement are delivered to those who reside in the Queen Victoria Village. She holds a strong background in management, brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, team leadership and operational excellence and in 2021 was awarded the “Inaugural National Award for Highly Commendable Retirement Manager” by Leading Aged Services Australia. Lee-Ann’s passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment drives her commitment to delivering exceptional services that enrich the lives of older Tasmanians.

Outside of her professional role, Lee-Ann has held positions in the Federal and State political scene and has been directly involved in the community engagement. She is accomplished for building community initiatives and driving fundraising concepts, is a Board Director of the Launceston Benevolent Society and enjoys contributing to the ethos of reaching out to those who ‘need a hand’.

With a focus on governance and strategic oversight, Lee-Ann will assist to ensure that Queen Victoria Care will remain a trusted provider of Retirement Living in aged care services across Tasmania.