Our Leadership Team

At Nexia Aged Care, our strength lies in the people behind the care. Our leadership team brings decades of experience across aged care, retirement living, and community services, ensuring every resident and client receives the highest standard of person-centred care. Guided by our values of rights, empowerment, support, partnership, enrichment, compassion and trust, we work collaboratively to foster safe, welcoming, and respectful environments for residents, clients, their families, and staff alike.

Anthony Palmieri

Managing Director

Anthony leads Nexia Aged Care with over 20 years of experience across the not-for-profit, private and public sectors, covering health, aged care and senior living. As managing director, Anthony is responsible for the development and implementation of Nexia’s strategic plan and future growth. As a registered CPA, Anthony provides financial and corporate management across the organisation which is aligned to their overall business goals.

Anthony has oversight across both the aged care and support at home areas of the business, providing support with compliance, stakeholder engagement, contracts and procurement, new development projects and overseeing any potential acquisitions.

A proud father of five, Anthony values family time and brings that same care, balance and integrity to his leadership at Nexia Aged Care.

Our focus is to be a leading provider of personalised care and support where people feel valued, connected within our community, and empowered to live life to the fullest.

I believe every person deserves care that’s delivered with respect, dignity, and the same standard I’d want for my own parents. That’s how I practice – every day, with purpose.

Sara Marmo

Support at Home, Partnerships and Growth Manager

Sara brings over 20 years of leadership experience across aged care, retirement living and community services. With extensive operational and strategic experience, she plays a key role in shaping service development, strengthening partnerships and driving sustainable growth across Nexia Aged Care.

Her career spans senior leadership positions across aged care where she has specialised in home care operations, quality frameworks, safeguarding, and staff capability development. Sara is recognised for her strategic vision, operational expertise, and her ability to build inclusive, high-performing teams that deliver consistent, person-centred outcomes.

A proud mum of two, Sara enjoys weekends filled with basketball, netball and camping adventures across regional Victoria. A dedicated Carlton supporter, she brings the same passion, energy and care to her work as she does to her family and community.

Simone Lansell

Governance & Risk Manager

Simone is Nexia Aged Care’s Governance & Risk Manager and a Registered Nurse with more than 25 years’ experience across public and private healthcare, including aged care, quality, compliance and clinical governance.

She leads governance, risk management and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on quality, safeguarding and person-centred care. Simone is passionate about translating complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions that support staff, strengthen systems and improve outcomes for residents.

Known for her collaborative and people-focused approach, Simone is committed to continuous improvement and empowering teams to deliver safe, high-quality care. She is also passionate about using technology and smarter processes to reduce administration and give staff more time to focus on residents and their wellbeing.

A proud mother of one, Simone brings a practical, caring approach to her work and is driven by creating meaningful improvements across Nexia Aged Care.

Quality care begins with a committed team and a culture that values respect, compassion, and continuous improvement.

For me, aged care is about understanding each person’s story, culture and values, and creating a home where they feel respected, heard and connected.

Phuong Nguyen

Residence Manager – Footscray

With 15 years of experience in aged care, including five years leading the Footscray home, Phuong brings extensive operational experience and a strong understanding of the residents and community she supports. She is passionate about creating a safe, respectful and inclusive home where every resident feels valued, supported and connected.

Working within Footscray’s culturally diverse community, Phuong is particularly passionate about culturally responsive, person-centred care. She believes residents should be supported to maintain their identity, traditions and connections through the things that are meaningful to them, including language, food, celebrations, beliefs and community.

Known for her practical, approachable and people-focused leadership style, Phuong is committed to building a compassionate and capable team that listens to residents and understands each person as an individual.

Outside of work, Phuong enjoys spending time with family and giving back through community service.

Ailiene Faccin 

Residence Manager – New Gisborne

With 18 years of experience successfully managing aged care residences, Ailiene brings extensive operational experience to her role as Residence Manager at New Gisborne. She utilises practical solutions to promote a community with a sense of belonging, wellbeing and enablement, supporting residents to live the life they aspire to achieve.

Ailiene is focused on bringing the community together as a whole, maintaining open communication and compliance with the Aged Care Standards, while promoting choice and partnership in care.
Proud to lead communities of staff and residents, Ailiene believes in respecting each other in the spirit of inclusion and understanding that each person is unique and valued.

Outside of work, Ailiene loves spending time with her family, including her two sons and three-year-old granddaughter.

Life is about creating memories.