Leanne Coupland
Warragul,Australia
Summary
Experienced executive with a background in Community Services, Healthcare and Child Safeguarding.
An excellent people leader and manager of multi-disciplinary teams, with an ability to execute large scale projects and find creative solutions.
Strong communication skills and transparency that foster effective and meaningful partnerships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Director Allied & Community Health
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
08.2025 - Current
- Executive responsibility for all Allied and Community Health services, including acute care and outpatient services
- Chief Allied Health Officer
- Budget management, ensuring financial sustainability and appropriate allocation of resource
- Management of Directorate in line with Strategic plan and organisational goals and objectives
- Working collectively with the executive team to achieve government objectives and organisational performance indicators
- Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to improve service delivery and community engagement to grow and enhance services
Acting Director People & Culture
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Trouble shooting role to review and restructure the People & Culture Directorate
- Mentored senior leadership team, cultivating skills and driving professional development initiatives.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Deputy Director Allied & Community Health
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Direct line management and responsibility of the Acute Allied Health teams on the hospital site
- Oversight of child safety, family violence and child safeguarding throughout the healthcare group
- Subject matter expert for all Reportable Conduct matters and investigations
- Responsibility for external partnerships and engagement with key stakeholders
- Significant periods spent deputising for the Director of Allied & Community Health
Project Manager Child Safety & Family Violence
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Portfolio holder for child safety, family violence and child safeguarding
- Responsible for leading the organisation in achieving child safe accreditation - the first healthcare organisation in Australia to do so.
- Established governance protocols, policy and procedure with regard to children's services, family violence and child safeguarding
- Developed relationships with partner agencies including Child Protection, the Orange Door and providers of children and family services.
- Provide education and training across the organisation on child protection and family violence and social health matters
- Management of children and family services and attendance at Department of Family Fairness and Housing performance meetings
Quality & Safety Manager
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Secondment
- Developed and implemented comprehensive safety policies to enhance workplace compliance.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, driving initiatives for continuous improvement in safety practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures into operational workflows effectively.
- Managed compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
Social Work Manager
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
10.2015 - 09.2016
Program Co-ordinator
Queen Elizabeth Centre
09.2014 - 10.2015
Paediatric Social Worker
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2014 - 09.2014
Director
UnitingCare Gippsland
10.2009 - 01.2014
Assistant Director
Kilmany UnitingCare
08.2007 - 10.2009
Unit Manager Community Partnerships
Gippsland Region DHS – Child Protection
11.2005 - 07.2007
Team Leader
Morwell Integrated Team DHS - Child Protection
05.2005 - 11.2005
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - People & Culture
Edith Cowen University
Perth, WA01.2024
Post Qualifying Award - Social Work
University of York
01-2002
Postgraduate Certificate - Health Services Management (Quality & Safety)
University of Tasmania
01.2022
Company Directors Course - undefined
Australian Institute of Company Directors
01.2012
Post Qualifying Child Care Award -
University of York
01-2002
Postgraduate Certificate - Child Care Studies
University of York
01-2002
Post Qualifying Award - Social Work, Part One
University of Hull
01.2002
M.A - Social Work
University of Hull
02-2000
Diploma - Social Work
University of Hull
02-2000
B.A - Applied Social Sciences
University of Humberside
07-1996
Skills
- Leadership & Governance
- Change management
- Child Safe Standards and Safeguarding
- Stakeholder engagement & partnerships
- Strategic planning & decision making
- People Management
Affiliations
- Member -Patient Review Panel, Department of Health (July 2022 – current - member with child protection expertise)
- Board Director - Gymnastics Victoria (July 2025 - current)
- Member – Gippsland Primary Health Network Clinical Council (Jan 2016 – June 2024)
- Board Director - West Gippsland Healthcare Group (Nov 2008 - May 2014)
Timeline
Acting Director Allied & Community Health
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
08.2025 - Current
Acting Director People & Culture
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
10.2022 - 08.2025
Deputy Director Allied & Community Health
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
01.2022 - 09.2022
Quality & Safety Manager
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
07.2019 - 06.2021
Project Manager Child Safety & Family Violence
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
09.2016 - 01.2022
Social Work Manager
West Gippsland Healthcare Group
10.2015 - 09.2016
Program Co-ordinator
Queen Elizabeth Centre
09.2014 - 10.2015
Paediatric Social Worker
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2014 - 09.2014
Director
UnitingCare Gippsland
10.2009 - 01.2014
Assistant Director
Kilmany UnitingCare
08.2007 - 10.2009
Unit Manager Community Partnerships
Gippsland Region DHS – Child Protection
11.2005 - 07.2007
Team Leader
Morwell Integrated Team DHS - Child Protection
05.2005 - 11.2005
Postgraduate Certificate - Health Services Management (Quality & Safety)
University of Tasmania
Company Directors Course - undefined
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Post Qualifying Award - Social Work, Part One
University of Hull
Postgraduate Certificate - People & Culture
Edith Cowen University
Post Qualifying Award - Social Work
University of York
Post Qualifying Child Care Award -
University of York
Postgraduate Certificate - Child Care Studies
University of York
M.A - Social Work
University of Hull
Diploma - Social Work
University of Hull
B.A - Applied Social Sciences
University of Humberside
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