Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Board Memberships
Government Consultation
Media Engagement
Academic Appointments
References
Timeline
Manager
Peter Malouf

Peter Malouf

Townsville

Summary

With a proven track record as a health executive and senior academic, I excel in transforming Indigenous health through analytical thinking and transformative leadership. Spearheaded strategic partnerships and enhanced operational excellence, significantly impacting public health policy and Indigenous community well-being. My expertise in stakeholder engagement and corporate governance drives substantial progress in health research and education.

Work History

Indigenous Research Lead/Associate Professor

National Alcohol and Drug Research Centre, University of New South Wales
Randwick
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Facilitated development of a focused Indigenous research group addressing issues around Alcohol and Other Drugs.
  • Conducted independent research analysing substance use trends in Indigenous young populations.
  • Built strategic partnerships across external research groups and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
  • Collaborated with faculty members on research projects related to public health policy issues.
  • Published findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to academic discourse.

Director of Indigenous Health Education/Associate

Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales
Randwick
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Directed operations for a small team comprising Indigenous academic and student support staff under the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
  • Co-led with Faculty colleagues the re-accrediation of Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (BMed/MD) with the Australian Medical Council.
  • Spearheaded faculty-wide Indigenous Health Curriculum update utilising an innovative cultural capability framework.
  • Collaborated with other subject and undergraduate-level academics to build complementary Indigenous educational frameworks for students.
  • Delivered lectures on Indigenous Public Health, Indigenous Epidemiology and Cultural Safety to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Served on Faculty-wide committees to affect positive change for students and academics.

Consulting (Contract Work)

Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd
04.2023 - 08.2023

Chief Executive Officer

Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Service
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided expert strategic, operational and cultural leadership across a workforce of over 200 staff working in community and health services
  • Administered an annual operating budget of $30 million, demonstrating prudent commercial acumen and sound financial oversight
  • Pioneered the development and implementation of the organisation's new three-year Strategic Plan in partnership with the Board of Directors
  • Planned and executed a comprehensive organisational restructure that improved efficiency and facilitated a defined scope of activities for staff
  • Developed, implemented and refined new Board Policies to improve oversight and governance in the absence of a Company Secretary
  • Held a critical role in administering the Financial Audit and Risk Committees
  • Positioned the workforce for success through the development of a strategic Workforce Plan that facilitated the introduction and growth of quality talent into the organisation
  • Advocated for key programs and partnerships, securing $10 million in program and infrastructure funding for the health service and $6.5 million in grant funding to establish a local sub-acute community health service
  • Introduced continuous improvement and change management processes to inspire and motivate staff to engage with new ways of working
  • Created and maintained productive stakeholder partnerships, including with Government departments, to ensure grants and funds are directed to service delivery

Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer - Aboriginal Health & Medical Research

Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council for NSW
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Managed all facets of operational service delivery, including business planning, sustainability initiatives and strategic planning
  • Led several high-performing teams of over 44 FTE responsible for program delivery, communications, business development, training, education, human resources, finance and corporate services
  • Held a critical role in the implementation of a new organisational structure through tailored change management strategies
  • Engaged and collaborated with the CEO to deliver on the organisation's three-year strategic plan
  • Revitalised organisational policies, procedures and processes to better meet stakeholder needs and expectations
  • Negotiated and managed contractual relationships in accordance with the Ministry of Health, NACCHO, Cancer Institute of NSW and Department of Health Requirements
  • Coordinated the organisation's compliance requirements, including accreditation, OH&S, quality and safety standards
  • Promoted effective Board engagement, including presenting to the Board at monthly meetings and providing them with strategic advice to inform their decision-making
  • Conceptualised and established a new business tasked with elevating Service Performance and Quality within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Advisor

National Health & Medical Research Council
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Delivered expert strategic and operational implementation of the NHMRC's Road Map Three Action Plan and Annual Reporting
  • Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to advise on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
  • Prepared and delivered clear, concise briefings to the CEO and Executive Director on PCIC matters
  • Project-managed initiatives to enhance Indigenous health service delivery and outcomes, including research translation
  • Facilitated the achievement of aims and activities of Indigenous Health objectives captured in the Strategic Plan

State Manager - Indigenous Cardiac Outreach Program

The Prince Charles Hospital
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Managed the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of cardiac outreach project strategies to improve care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Optimised organisational performance against national and state Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health reform agendas
  • Designed, executed and improved a District Program of funded projects under the Indigenous Health Outcomes National Partnership Agreement

Manager - Health Planning, Design & Engagement / Senior Manager - Wide Bay

Central Queensland, Wide Bay & Sunshine Coast Primary Health Network
02.2017 - 11.2017
  • Managed a small team of health service planners and program coordinators in the Wide Bay region.
  • Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Provided technical assistance to communities on health needs planning activities.
  • Worked closely with professionals on activity coordination to enable planning processes to meet projected outcomes.
  • Generated periodic and ad hoc reports outlining statistics, narrative findings or graphical representations of health information.

General Manager - Indigenous Health, Torres & Cape Regional Portfolio

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network
03.2016 - 02.2017
  • Oversaw a team of contract managers ensuring delivery standards for primary health services in the Torres and Cape region.
  • Collaborated with local government agencies, non-profits, and Aborigianl Community Controlled services on primary health planning initiatives.
  • Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss health planning goals.
  • Directed commissioning process to acquire services aligned with Department of Health funding guidelines.
  • Established clear review process throughout contract period to assess performance against expectations and requirements.
  • Monitored contractual performance to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Education

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN - HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW
01-2024

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - PUBLIC HEALTH & TROPICAL MEDICINE

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
01.2018

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF - PUBLIC HEALTH & TROPICAL MEDICINE

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
01.2014

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH - ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
01.2011

BACHELOR OF HEALTH - SCIENCE - COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HEALTH

Charles Sturt University
Dubbo, NSW
01.2008

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Mentoring
  • Corporate Governance
  • Capability Development
  • Transformative Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Operational Excellence

Certification

Board Reporting & Applied Risk Governance Modules, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 12/2016

Professional Board Memberships

  • Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2021, current
  • Associate Fellow & Certified Health Manager, Australasian College of Health Service Management, 2020, current
  • Board Director/Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member, Cancer Institute of New South Wales, NSW Government, 2024, current
  • Board Director, Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Ltd, Bundaberg, 2020, current
  • Board Member & Deputy Chair of Research Committee, Australian Health Promotion Association Ltd, 2014, 2016
  • Member, Australian Health Promotion Association, 2014, 2016
  • Board Director, Townsville Writers and Publishers Centre, 2014, 2015

Government Consultation

  • 2021, Expert Witness in the Select Committee on Mental and Suicide Prevention, Australian Parliament.
  • 2021, Expert Witness in the NSW Legislative Committee on Health Outcomes and Access to Health and Hospital Services in rural, regional and remote NSW.
  • 2021, Expert Witness in NSW Legislative Public Accountability Committee on NSW Government's Management of COVID-19 pandemic.

Media Engagement

  • Print, COVID is running riot in Aboriginal Communities., 2021
  • Radio, Aboriginal communities 'frightened' as COVID-19 cases rise., 2021
  • Television, 'Diabolically low': Grave concerns over vaccination rates in Aboriginal communities., 2021
  • Television, NSW government not consulting Indigenous health services., 2021
  • Print, Provided Expert comments on COVID and Medical Education and Suicide Prevention., 2021

Academic Appointments

  • Adjunct Associate Professor - Public Health & Tropical Medicine, James Cook University - College of Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences, 06/2022, current
  • Honorary Associate Professor, Sydney Medical School - University of Sydney, 10/2020, current
  • Honorary Associate Professor of Ngarruwan Ngadju First Nations Research Centre, Australian Health Services Research Institute - University of Wollongong, 07/2019, current
  • Head of Indigenous Health & Associate Professor, Sydney Medical School - University of Sydney, 07/2019, 10/2020
  • Academic Leader & Associate Professor - Indigenous Health, Graduate Medicine, School of Medicine - University of Wollongong, 11/2018, 07/2019

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Indigenous Research Lead/Associate Professor

National Alcohol and Drug Research Centre, University of New South Wales
09.2024 - 12.2025

Director of Indigenous Health Education/Associate

Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales
09.2023 - 09.2024

Consulting (Contract Work)

Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd
04.2023 - 08.2023

Chief Executive Officer

Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Service
02.2022 - 04.2023

Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer - Aboriginal Health & Medical Research

Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council for NSW
10.2020 - 02.2022

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Advisor

National Health & Medical Research Council
08.2018 - 11.2018

State Manager - Indigenous Cardiac Outreach Program

The Prince Charles Hospital
11.2017 - 08.2018

Manager - Health Planning, Design & Engagement / Senior Manager - Wide Bay

Central Queensland, Wide Bay & Sunshine Coast Primary Health Network
02.2017 - 11.2017

General Manager - Indigenous Health, Torres & Cape Regional Portfolio

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network
03.2016 - 02.2017

Board Reporting & Applied Risk Governance Modules, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 12/2016

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN - HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Australian Catholic University

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - PUBLIC HEALTH & TROPICAL MEDICINE

James Cook University

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF - PUBLIC HEALTH & TROPICAL MEDICINE

James Cook University

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH - ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS

University of Queensland

BACHELOR OF HEALTH - SCIENCE - COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HEALTH

Charles Sturt University

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