Anita McRae
Wagga Wagga,Australia
Summary
Senior management professional with a proven track record of driving organisational success through strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management. Demonstrated expertise in project management and team collaboration with a track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving high-impact results. Excels in navigating complex challenges and fostering a culture of accountability while adapting to evolving business needs. Recognized for strong decision-making abilities, effective communication skills, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Priority Populations
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
09.2023 - Current
- My current role was a promotion and expansion of the System Integration role and responsibilities as listed below, with the addition of First Nations, homelessness and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) staffing and activity responsibilities.
Senior Manager System Integration
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
12.2021 - Current
- This role was a promotion and expansion from the Senior Manager, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol role to take on additional portfolios of aged care and palliative care.
- Provide subject matter expertise and drive the organisations strategic direction and planning, including development of the organisations vision, values, and mission statement.
- Support the organisations processes to ensure psychological safety of staff and other HR requirements of the organisation.
- Provide expertise and guidance to the communications and media directorate to identify media opportunities and undertake a lead role in media engagement on behalf of the organisation.
- Liaise with and proactively engage with local, state and national government agencies and members of parliament regarding issues, opportunities and to advocate for resources.
- Take a leadership role in providing subject matter expert advice and support to MPHN and relevant partners to ensure better outcomes for our communities.
- Represent the organisation and communities on a local, state, and national level including advisory groups, steering committees, and working groups to ensure regional and rural communities and issues are represented and prioritised.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and benefits to community.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Conducted performance evaluations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, reforms and directives to utilise data required for directorate and organisational planning activities.
- Championed company-wide diversity and inclusion initiative, creating more supportive and innovative work environment.
- Facilitated partnerships with industry leaders, expanding the organisations network and engaging new business opportunities.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Drive and hold accountability for activities within multi-million-dollar budgets.
- Comply with high level Commonwealth and State Department reporting and evaluation requirements.
- Lead national and state reforms on a local level.
- Work with community to identify needs and gaps and work collaboratively on solutions.
- Utilise and provide leadership in the use of multiple software programs, including finance, planning, engagement and project management tools.
Senior Manager, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
01.2018 - Current
- Provide subject matter expertise and drive the organisations strategic direction and planning, including development of the organisations vision, values, and mission statement.
- Support the organisations processes to ensure psychological safety of staff and other HR requirements of the organisation.
- Provide expertise and guidance to the communications and media directorate to identify media opportunities and undertake a lead role in media engagement on behalf of the organisation.
- Liaise with and proactively engage with local, state and national government agencies and members of parliament regarding issues, opportunities and to advocate for resources.
- Represent the organisation and communities on a local, state, and national level including advisory groups, steering committees, and working groups to ensure regional and rural communities and issues are represented and prioritised.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and benefits to community.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Conducted performance evaluations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, reforms and directives to utilise data required for directorate and organisational planning activities.
- Championed company-wide diversity and inclusion initiative, creating more supportive and innovative work environment.
- Facilitated partnerships with industry leaders, expanding the organisations network and engaging new business opportunities.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Drive and hold accountability for activities within multi-million-dollar budgets.
- Comply with high level Commonwealth and State Department reporting and evaluation requirements.
- Lead the development and coordination of suicide prevention activities within the region, which I headed, and we are leads in across the country.
- Lead national and state reforms on a local level.
- Work with community to identify needs and gaps and work collaboratively on solutions.
- Utilise and provide leadership in the use of multiple software programs, including finance, planning, engagement and project management tools.
Portfolio Manager
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Provide expert mental health, suicide prevention and drug and alcohol advice to the organisation.
- Establish and manage contractual and relationship aspects of high-risk contracts.
- Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies.
- Streamlined reporting procedures for greater efficiency in communicating portfolio updates to executives.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing knowledge on portfolio management techniques and fostering professional development.
- Presented detailed reports on portfolio performance, highlighting areas of high performance and improvement.
- Provide expert guidance and support to commissioned service providers to ensure high quality primary mental health, suicide prevention and drug and alcohol health service delivery.
- Support the executive team to meet the commissioning and reporting requirements as set by the Commonwealth Department of Health.
- Understand and drive utilisation of multiple software programs, including finance, planning and project management tools.
Manager Murrumbidgee Partners in Recovery Program
Murrumbidgee Medicare Local
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: transitioned to Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network June 2016 due to a change in government.
- Manage and lead a large team (n=17) of diverse staff in a fast paced, reform focussed and high-risk mental health program.
- Work closely with the Commonwealth Department of health in the roll out of the initiative which was a unique and groundbreaking program.
- Comply with high level Commonwealth Department reporting and evaluation requirements.
- Take a lead role in stakeholder relationships locally and on a state and national level.
- Understand and utilise multiple software programs, including finance, planning and project management tools.
- Work with a diverse range of stakeholders such as police, department of family and community services, housing etc. to ensure better outcomes for stakeholders.
- Actively engage in training and development opportunities.
Recovery Support Worker, Recovery & Resource Services Program (RRSP) and Community Development Officer
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Provide high quality mental health support to people with severe mental illness.
- Organise and deliver mental health community awareness raising activities.
- Proactively liaise with media regarding mental health activities, services and issues including stigma.
- Work collaboratively with a diverse range of organisations, programs and people across the region.
- Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities.
- Improved community engagement by organizing outreach events and collaborating with local organisations.
- Increased public awareness of available services by creating information material.
- Enhanced community partnerships through regular communication and coordination with local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
- Developed successful community programs by conducting needs assessments and engaging stakeholders.
- Secured valuable resources for the community by developing strong relationships with local businesses.
- Developed and implement group programs
- Fulfilled State Government and internal organisational reporting.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Leadership
Deakin University
Melbourne, Vic01.2022
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Welfare
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW01.2014
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health -
Tafe NSW
Wagga Wagga, NSW01.2010
Certificate IV - Community Services
Tafe NSW
Wagga Wagga, NSW01.2009
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Customer relationship management
- Influencing and negotiating
- Innovation management
- Cross-functional team leadership and development
- Partnership development
- Corporate communications
Timeline
Senior Manager, Priority Populations
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
09.2023 - Current
Senior Manager System Integration
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
12.2021 - Current
Senior Manager, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
01.2018 - Current
Portfolio Manager
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
07.2016 - 01.2018
Manager Murrumbidgee Partners in Recovery Program
Murrumbidgee Medicare Local
06.2013 - 07.2016
Recovery Support Worker, Recovery & Resource Services Program (RRSP) and Community Development Officer
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
07.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Welfare
Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health -
Tafe NSW
Certificate IV - Community Services
Tafe NSW
Graduate Certificate - Leadership
Deakin University
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