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Catherine Lambert
Morwell,Australia
Summary
Experienced health project leader with over 20 years in healthcare and public sector roles, specialising in service development, health informatics, and project coordination. Demonstrated success delivering multi-stakeholder projects, implementing new care models, and optimising healthcare systems.
Strong governance, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills, underpinned by a commitment to continuous improvement and community care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Gippsland Primary Health Network
01.2021 - Current
- Managed cross-functional projects including Palliative Care and Cancer Shared Care, improving regional service delivery.
- Led stakeholder co-design processes and presented findings to clinical and community forums.
- Delivered project plans, KPIs, evaluation frameworks, and managed procurement and consultant contracts.
- Supported governance by establishing and chairing committees and working groups.
Project Manager / Medical Workforce Support
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Directed infrastructure and process improvement projects including cancer centre ICT logistics and patient liaison management.
- Redesigned the organisation’s performance improvement framework and trained staff organisation-wide.
- Delivered policy reviews, service planning, and administrative systems for medical workforce operations.
Decision Support Manager
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Introduced centralised health data systems, managed clinical costing analysis, and developed business planning frameworks.
- Oversaw implementation of Patient Information Management System (PIMS) improvements.
Funding Submissions Coordinator
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Authored successful submissions for government grants and funding opportunities; managed enhancement programs and care model redesigns.
Special Projects & Research Officer
Ombudsman/Health Complaints Commissioner TAS
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Developed the Tasmanian Charter of Health Rights and Responsibilities through community consultation and research.
- Complaints management in both Ombudsman and Health Commissioner jurisdictions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Health Informatics
Monash University
01.2002
Master of Social Science - Social Research
University of Tasmania
01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Tasmania
01.1991
Skills
- Healthcare Project Management
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Service Model Design & Evaluation
- Stakeholder & Governance Engagement
- Health Informatics & Data Analysis
- Contract & Procurement Management
- Risk & Compliance Frameworks
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
Community Service
Local Soccer Club, Junior Committee Member & Volunteer
Interests
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Gippsland Primary Health Network
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager / Medical Workforce Support
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2021
Decision Support Manager
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2012
Funding Submissions Coordinator
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Special Projects & Research Officer
Ombudsman/Health Complaints Commissioner TAS
01.1997 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Tasmania
Graduate Certificate - Health Informatics
Monash University
Master of Social Science - Social Research
University of Tasmania
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