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KATARINA TOSIC

Barwon Health
Armstrong Creek,VIC
3
Languages
12
Years of experience

Emerging public health professional with multiple hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Led evaluation project on PM₂.₅ pollution impacts in Geelong, producing a full logic model and assessment plan. Demonstrated competency in health promotion planning, outbreak investigation, environmental health assessment, and public health emergency management. Recognised for empathy, organisation, attention to detail and the ability to build positive relationships with diverse communities and professionals.

Work History

Administrative Assistant

3 Years 11 Months
Barwon Health | 10.2022 - Current
  • Coordinate patient appointments across Greater Geelong locations, balancing urgency, demand and operational priorities to support timely access to diagnostic services.
  • Liaised with clinicians, nurses, GPs and administrative teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Managed clinical documentation, referral information and electronic records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Communicated with patients and families in sensitive situations, providing clear information and practical support.
  • Streamlined communication between departments to enhance patient care efficiency.
  • Led initiatives to enhance workflow efficiencies within administrative processes, reducing turnaround times.
  • Trained and supervised team members
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Medical Receptionist

1 Year 7 Months
Reservoir Osteopathic Clinic | 10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Coordinated patient support, appointments, and records management to enhance office efficiency.
  • Managed confidential patient information and sensitive enquiries with discretion and professionalism.
  • Facilitated billing, claims processing, and administrative operations to ensure smooth workflow.

Theatre Bookings Officer

5 Months
Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne | 01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated theatre schedules, referrals, and waitlists to enhance patient access within public hospital.
  • Facilitated equitable access to care for patients with disabilities, complex needs, and socioeconomic barriers.
  • Worked with clinicians, nursing staff and external stakeholders to coordinate care pathways.
  • Maintained accurate records to prioritize high-risk and vulnerable patients effectively.

Office Manager

1 Year 8 Months
Woodpecker Floor Pty Ltd | 06.2017 - 02.2019
  • Managed office operations, streamlined supplier communication, and organized documentation and administrative systems.
  • Coordinated schedules, meetings, and events for management and staff to optimize productivity.

Sales Representative Coordinator & Team Leader

1 Year 5 Months
Avon Cosmetics | 04.2014 - 09.2015
  • Led team of 40 sales representatives and 3 unit leaders to achieve sales targets.
  • Delivered training and coordinated communication to enhance team performance and engagement.

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

Griffith University | Gold Coast, QLD | 03-2026

Griffith Award for Academic Excellence - 2024

Griffith University

Issued Mar 2025

Emergency Management & Disaster Assessment

  • Completed structured disaster assessments including the Izmir earthquake and Chiva flood scenarios.
  • Analysed hazard impacts, population vulnerabilities, surge capacity requirements and public health risks.
  • Applied emergency‑management frameworks to assess coordination needs, resource gaps and operational priorities.
  • Developed practical recommendations for response actions, communication pathways and recovery considerations.

Environmental Health Evaluation - PM₂.₅ Exposure (North Shore, Geelong)

  • Designed an evaluation framework to assess PM₂.₅ pollution impacts on community health.
  • Interpreted environmental exposure data and translated findings into public health recommendations.
  • Strengthened analytical capability relevant to preparedness planning and environmental risk assessment.

Health Promotion

  • Applied public health frameworks including the Ottawa Charter, Community Empowerment Approach, and Community Capacity Building Framework to design and evaluate health promotion interventions.

Diploma - Business

SG Learning and Development | Melbourne | 01-2018

Certificate IV - Human Resources Management

Australian HR Institute | Melbourne | 01-2017

Diploma - Human Resources Management

International Qualifications Network (SQA UK) | London | 01-2015

Bachelor’s Degree - Vocational Nurse/Midwife

School of Applied Health Sciences | Belgrade | 01-2014

Skills

Documentation and governance processes
Project coordination and reporting support
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Communication and advocacy
Community engagement and health promotion principles
Social determinants of health
Global health perspectives
Environmental health monitoring
Outbreak investigation
Documentation management
Cross-site operations management
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Outbreak investigation
Documentation management
Cross-site operations management
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Serbian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Barwon Health
10.2022 - CurrentRead More

Theatre Bookings Officer

Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
01.2019 - 06.2019Read More

Medical Receptionist

Reservoir Osteopathic Clinic
10.2018 - 05.2020Read More

Office Manager

Woodpecker Floor Pty Ltd
06.2017 - 02.2019Read More

Sales Representative Coordinator & Team Leader

Avon Cosmetics
04.2014 - 09.2015Read More

Australian HR Institute

Certificate IV from Human Resources Management
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SG Learning and Development

Diploma from Business
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Griffith University

Master of Public Health (MPH) from Public Health
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International Qualifications Network (SQA UK)

Diploma from Human Resources Management
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School of Applied Health Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree from Vocational Nurse/Midwife
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KATARINA TOSIC