ตำแหน่ง Senior Policy Advisor

บริษัท NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH COMMISSIONER, ADELAIDE

ที่อยู่บริษัท 11 Waymouth Street Adelaide SA 5000 Australia

เงินเดือน สำหรับสมาชิกเท่านั้น

ลักษณะงานที่ทำ
The National Rural Health Commissioner was appointed by the Minister for Rural Health. As Senior Policy Officer, I adopted the Commissioner’s responsibilities, engaging widely, creating greater opportunities for consultation and working to enhance the number and quality of rural career opportunities. The vision is dramatic increases in the number of rurally trained and located practitioners who will then raise the health of rural communities to match pace with healthcare in the cities. As the Commissioner’s proxy, I improved the range and effectiveness of his consultations and co-wrote the reports for presentation to the Minister.
• Consults broadly with industry, government, practicing professionals and consumer representatives on policy options and develops recommendations for the Federal Minister responsible for rural health to improve access and quality of rural, regional and remote allied health services in Australia
• Develops marketing materials: graphics, banners, brochures, web content for conferences and consultations
• Represents Rural Health Commissioner: Sydney – keynote speech, rural pharmacy forum, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia; Brisbane – exhibition host at National Allied Health Conference
• Delivers final report to the Minister with recommendations for national implementation and fulfilling full requirements of the Minister’s statement of expectations

ตำแหน่ง Secretary and elected councillor

บริษัท ROSE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL, ADELAIDE

ที่อยู่บริษัท 54 Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park SA 5065 Australia

เงินเดือน สำหรับสมาชิกเท่านั้น

ลักษณะงานที่ทำ
The Governing Council administers the strategic plan for the Rose Park Primary School and holds fiscal responsibility for its activities. After being appointed to the Council by popular vote by the local community, I was one of 9 Councillors until my peers nominated and elected me for promotion to Secretary until the end of my appointment
• Advocates for school-run Out of School Hours Care facility: passed by council—implementation complete Nov 2018
• As member of Council: appoints new principal. Arranges funding and specifications for replacement of primary playground and school bathrooms. School community consultation

ตำแหน่ง Vice President (6/2017-1/2019) Non-Executive Director (Full term)

บริษัท WORKER’S EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (WEA-SA)

ที่อยู่บริษัท 223 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

เงินเดือน สำหรับสมาชิกเท่านั้น

ลักษณะงานที่ทำ
WEA-SA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing demand-driven short courses and travel opportunities to South Australian adults. I was a member-elected professional non-executive director and very quickly promoted to two additional positions: Chair of the inaugural Marketing Committee and Vice President of the board that governs the Association’s activities.
• Develops a 5-year strategic plan with the board members (Oct 2016)
• Peer-elected as inaugural chair of the Marketing Committee. Develops 2017-19 Marketing Plan. Leads the development of a digital marketing capability, reducing reliance on print marketing and reaching new target markets
• Governance: develops new constitution, new and updated Association policies for board determination, CEO position statement and performance plan, NE Director position description and skills matrix
• Peer-elected to Finance Committee and Executive Committee
• Represents board in negotiations with staff for new Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021

ประสบการณ์ทำงานอื่นๆ
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COMPLIANCE DIVISION
The Compliance Division maintains and strengthens the integrity of government health programs. Its primary mandate is to ensure the right payment to the right patient for the right treatment every time.

Nov2012-Jun2017 | EL1 Assistant Director - PBS and Dental Compliance and Strategy | Adelaide
Establishes national strategy for environmental and data-level monitoring of health practices and payments to drive financial efficiency and manage risk.
• Leads the design of several business approaches and project plans
• Subject matter expert: risk management
• Engages across the department at all levels, prepares bills and briefs for changes to legislation in partnership with legal services division
• Develops departmental policy and provides guidance for the medical and pharmacy professions
• Sits on the Accommodation Committee and Executive Committee. Coordinates relocation of 25 staff in 5 business units from Eastwood to Adelaide CBD (2016)

Sep2008-Nov2012 | EL1 Assistant Director - Risk and Intelligence | Canberra (out posted to Adelaide)
Plans and delivers strategic intelligence products to senior executives and policy makers for the formation of strategy, policy and long-term plans.
• Convenes working groups/expert panels to discuss and agree risk targets within the medical profession
• Researches and collates information across medical, dental, pharmaceutical and allied health programs and their environments
• Forms joint ventures and strategic partnerships with National Prescribing Service and University of South Australia
• Conducts risk profiling and futures analysis. Prioritises risk treatment
• Presents intelligence reports, treatment options and recommendations to suit available resources

Aug2005-Sep2008 | EL2/EL1 Manager, Medicare and PBS Compliance Strategy | Canberra
Leads a team and implements risk treatment plans for medical and pharmaceutical payment programs.
• A/g EL2 Director (2008—four months): 30 staff across six capital cities
• Implements PBS Initiatives (2005-2008). Develops marketing communication materials and demonstrates behaviour change
• Researches and delivers PBS Integrity Assurance Plan (2007)

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE | UK
Jun2004-Jul2005 | Pharmacist and consultant | Contracts: England and Wales
• Medication consultant in multi-disciplinary team (doctors, nurses and allied health professionals) responsible for two general surgery wards and a respiratory ward
• Mentors an intern pharmacist
• Manages a resident pharmacy service, Epilepsy Society, Buckinghamshire
• Designs, builds and launches new electronic medication ordering system to replace paper systems

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, SALTIMBANCO PERFORMANCE | Manchester, UK
Nov2004-Dec2004 | Usher and Merchandise Salesperson | Part-time seasonal contract
Concurrently with daytime work as a pharmacist, enhances guest experiences and buying opportunities before and during circus performances for the duration of the Manchester season of Saltimbanco!

1999-2004 and 2006-2013 | Pharmacist (hospital and retail) | multiple locations: Adelaide
• Manages dispensary and contracted services to hospitals, Writes and presents nurse lectures
• Provides health advice, dispensary services, medication management, extemporaneous preparation (creams, ointments, specialist formulations)

Speaking appointments
2019 | PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE 2019, SYDNEY
• Delivers keynote speech with the title: How can we work together to improve access and quality of rural allied health in Australia?
2010-2015 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
• Invited to be a Guest lecturer on the subject: implementation of quality pharmaceutical services in hospital and retail environments
Investment and business
• Cave Cuisine (2013-2014). After listening to people lament about being unable to find a convenient healthy top-quality fast food alternative, I researched extensively and then started a catering business which I then managed for 9 months as a pilot for a national chain. I hired four staff (two chefs and two kitchen-hands), oversaw the development of a constantly changing gluten-free menu, and secured kitchen facilities. Meanwhile, I formed partnerships with 8 gym owners and implemented a successful multi-channel marketing campaign including original branding, website, social media engagement and print marketing. Sales. Payroll and super. Forecasting and budgeting. While the business was successful, the profit margin was too slim to facilitate planned expansion. I closed the business in April 2014.
• Hub International, Adelaide: I was approached by a company called Hub International after its executives became impressed with some marketing materials and social media content I had developed to test market appetite for a coworking space in Adelaide. Hub had already established coworking spaces in other states and encouraged me to take a short part-time contract with them where I was paid to examine business feasibility and develop a business opportunity report examining the opportunities and threats in South Australia, which I completed in mid-2013. The report was instrumental in Hub’s decision to open a branch in Adelaide in 2014.
• Property Investment: Built a property portfolio in Australia (2006-today) and USA (2009-today). Average capital growth of 6% from Australian properties. Net cash return of 14% pa on US residential properties and 19% on US commercial properties.

สถาบัน TAFE SA, Australia

หลักสูตร Certificate II Printing and Graphic Arts

สถาบัน APM Group, UK

หลักสูตร • PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner