Performance evaluation and remuneration

Healius Ltd is committed to upholding strong corporate governance practices that ensure accountability, transparency, and alignment with stakeholder interests.

Healius Ltd is committed to upholding strong corporate governance practices that ensure accountability, transparency, and alignment with stakeholder interests. The Company employs rigorous processes for performance evaluation and remuneration determination across all levels of leadership.

Board and Committee Performance Evaluation

In accordance with the Board Charter and recognised governance standards, the Board of Healius Ltd conducts a formal annual evaluation of its own performance. This includes:

  • Director Self and Peer Assessments: Each Director completes a structured assessment of their own performance and that of fellow Board members.
  • Chairperson Discussions: The Chairperson engages individually with each Director to discuss performance outcomes and opportunities for improvement.
  • Whole-of-Board Review: The Board collectively evaluates its effectiveness with reference to:
    • Contribution to strategy and value delivery
    • Engagement with management
    • Conduct and quality of meetings
    • Performance against defined objectives
    • Fulfilment of duties as outlined in the Board Charter

Feedback is also obtained from key stakeholders, including the Company’s external auditor, to support ongoing governance improvement.

Each Board Committee is required to conduct its own annual performance review and report findings to the Board, helping to ensure a continuous cycle of reflection and enhancement.

The Board also reviews its composition on a periodic basis to ensure it retains the skills, experience and expertise required to meet the current and future needs of Healius Ltd.

CEO and Managing Director Performance Evaluation

The Board undertakes an annual formal review of the performance of the CEO and Managing Director, assessing:

  • Delivery of Group financial and strategic outcomes
  • Resource allocation and operational performance
  • Promotion and embodiment of Healius’ Core Values, Strategic Framework, and the principles of distributed clinical leadership
  • Adherence to corporate governance and risk management expectations
  • Engagement with investors and other stakeholders

The People and Governance Committee review evaluation outcomes to inform decisions on remuneration structure, performance incentives, and goal setting.

Executive Leadership Performance Evaluation

The CEO and Managing Director conducts annual reviews for all executives, using a framework aligned to that of the Board and senior leadership. Each executive is assessed against agreed quantitative and qualitative performance measures, ensuring alignment with Healius Limited’s broader strategic objectives and leadership values.

Equity Incentive Plan

Healius Ltd operates an equity-based remuneration plan to attract, retain and reward high-performing employees: the Healius Equity Incentive Plan.

Performance Rights granted under these plans may be subject to vesting conditions based on individual, team, or organisational performance, as determined by the Board. These long-term incentive mechanisms support alignment between executive performance and shareholder value creation.