Rebecca O'Brien
Randwick,NSW
Summary
I am an experienced executive manager and leader and have successfully performed various clinical, leadership and project management roles within NSW Health. I am currently the Director of Allied Health for the Mental Health Service at South Western Sydney Local Health District and as such my skills and experience are highly transferrable to senior leadership and executive roles. My leadership style places a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovative and pragmatic problem-solving, staff wellbeing and consumer-focused care. Throughout my leadership career, I have built and developed productive and high-performing teams with a positive workplace culture. I am dedicated to implementing practical solutions to address issues that impact service performance and remain accountable to service objectives as an executive leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Allied Health - Mental Health Service
South Western Sydney Local Health District
11.2022 - Current
- Operational, strategic and financial oversight of 7 diverse portfolios across South Western Sydney LHD Mental Health Service
Virtual Care Coordinator
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Established and developed 2 new and innovative virtual mental health care programs within SESLHD
Service Manager Community Mental Health
Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Operational responsibility for the Adult Community Mental Health Services within the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS)
Clinical Manager
Eastern Suburbs Acute Care Team, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
04.2014 - 05.2020
- Line management, support and development of 14 multidisciplinary full-time (equivalent) staff
Senior Project Officer
Fixated Threat Assessment Centre, NSW Ministry of Health
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked directly with the NSW Chief Psychiatrist to establish and develop the first NSW Fixated Threat Assessment Centre model for NSW (a brand new State-wide initiative)
Education
Graduate Diploma - Health Service Management -
University of Technology
Sydney10.2016
Bachelor Degree - Social Work -
University of Western Sydney
Milperra, NSW09.2007
Skills
- Advanced problem solving in complex healthcare environments
- Strong stakeholder negotiation and engagement skills
- Team building, talent development and culture change
- Efficient and responsive
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Collaborative and intuitive
Timeline
Director Of Allied Health - Mental Health Service
South Western Sydney Local Health District
11.2022 - Current
Virtual Care Coordinator
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
01.2022 - 11.2022
Service Manager Community Mental Health
Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
05.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Project Officer
Fixated Threat Assessment Centre, NSW Ministry of Health
02.2017 - 02.2019
Clinical Manager
Eastern Suburbs Acute Care Team, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
04.2014 - 05.2020
Graduate Diploma - Health Service Management -
University of Technology
Bachelor Degree - Social Work -
University of Western Sydney
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