Jillian Hallinan

A compassionate and strategic nursing executive with over 40 years of experience leading clinical teams and operational functions across acute and aged care sectors. Trusted for overseeing large teams, improving clinical governance systems, and ensuring high standards in care delivery. As a steady and supportive leader, I bring extensive knowledge of healthcare policy, accreditation standards, and patient-centered care practices. I have a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams, lead through change, and manage care environments where safety, quality, and dignity remain at the forefront. With deep roots in regional healthcare, I build strong connections with staff, families, residents, and stakeholders to create sustainable care solutions and positive outcomes.

• Appointed Acting Director of Care at Cobdenhealth to oversee care operations across residential and home care services.
• Successfully led acute ward operations for over 20 years at South West Healthcare as Nurse Unit Manager.
• Developed and implemented discharge planning systems across complex care settings.
• Contributed to statewide initiatives such as the Safer Care Victoria sepsis response project.
• Longstanding mentor to junior clinicians, NUMs, and new graduate nurses.

• Acting Director of Care, Cobdenhealth, 05/01/25, Current, Oversee daily care operations across 60-bed residential aged care and home care programs, Manage senior clinical staff and care coordinators to ensure compliance and service excellence, Implement quality care systems in alignment with ACQSC standards, Liaise with Board, Executive, and families to maintain trust and service integrity
• Quality Manager, Cobdenhealth, 01/01/25, 05/01/25, Maintained oversight of clinical documentation, audits, and incident reporting systems, Improved internal policy compliance and risk register processes, Supported accreditation activities and prepared documentation for external review
• Director of Nursing, Lyndoch Living, 01/01/24, 06/01/24, Directed clinical operations of a large residential aged care facility, Recruited, supervised, and supported nursing staff across multiple shifts, Strengthened medication management systems and clinical handover structures
• Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – Acute Care, South West Healthcare, 01/01/00, 12/31/24, Managed staffing, scheduling, and resources in a busy acute care unit, Delivered leadership across nursing operations and acted in higher duties (Deputy DON), Fostered staff development and participated in clinical and governance committees
• Clinical Coordinator & Discharge Planning, South West Healthcare, 01/01/86, 12/31/00, Supported seamless patient flow through discharge planning coordination, Provided after-hours clinical leadership across hospital departments, Worked closely with allied health and families for complex patient transitions
• Registered Nurse, South West Healthcare, 01/01/83, 12/31/86, Completed Division One Registered Nurse Training, Worked in a range of general, rehab, and medical wards

• Service Delivery Partnership Plan Working Group, ANMF NUM Reclassification, 2018
• Sepsis 'Think Sepsis, Act Fast' Project, Safer Care Victoria / Melbourne Health, 2018

• Diploma of Nursing, South West Healthcare, 1986
• Diploma of Business, Proteus Training Group, 2005

• Team Resilience, 2022
• Human Resource Update, 2020
• Quality & Risk Education, 2019
• Wellbeing & Work, 2019
• Managing and Embedding Change Workshop, SWH, 2019
• Finance Essentials, SWH, 2019
• People, Fundamentals & Leave Attendance Workshop, SWH, 2019
• Probity, Ethics & Accountability, DHHS, 2018
• Leadership & Management Coaching, MorDun Group, 2014

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experienced in digital documentation, compliance systems, and incident registers

• Acting Director of Care, Cobdenhealth, 05/01/25, Current
• Quality Manager, Cobdenhealth, 01/01/25, 05/01/25
• Director of Nursing, Lyndoch Living, 01/01/24, 06/01/24
• Southwest Healthcare (SWH), 01/01/83, 12/31/24, Nurse Unit Manager, Acute Care, 01/01/00, 12/31/24, Acting Deputy Director of Nursing (Relieving Role), Discharge Planning Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, 01/01/86, 12/31/00, Registered Nurse, Various Units, 01/01/83, 12/31/86