Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Key Achievements
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Simon Tirchett

Lilydale

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven senior healthcare executive with 20+ years of transformative leadership in healthcare. A visionary strategist, I specialise in driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and world-class patient experiences through bold business transformation initiatives. Renowned for cultivating high-performance cultures, crafting compelling business cases, and forging influential partnerships with government and industry leaders. My expertise spans end-to-end P&L, regulatory mastery, bid leadership, and continuous innovation—ensuring organisations stay ahead of emerging healthcare trends.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Management Consultant – Director

Katalyst Healthcare Consulting
01.2024 - Current

Current Clients:

  • Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre, Contract Chief of Operations
  • Helix Healthcare Group Contract Chief Operating Officer & Director

Chief Operating Officer

Family Doctor
03.2021 - 02.2024

Divisional Operations Manager

Audika Australia
02.2015 - 01.2021

General Manager

Alpha Dental
01.2014 - 01.2015

Senior Business Development Manager

Epworth Hospital Rehabilitation and Mental Health
03.2011 - 10.2013

National Sales Manager

Clifford Hallam Healthcare
01.2006 - 03.2011

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Avondale University
NSW
06.1995

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Change management
  • Budgeting
  • Compliance
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Workforce planning
  • Talent development
  • Facility operations
  • Complex Negotiation
  • Operational efficiency

Key Achievements

  • Led healthcare sales team to achieve a 30% increase in operational efficiency, reducing costs while improving customer experience
  • Managed a healthcare budget of $110 million, exceeding budget for 3 consecutive years
  • Developed and implemented a strategic growth plan that expanded services, increasing revenue by $2.5 Million over 12 months
  • Spearheaded a digital transformation, across operations managers improving workflow efficiency reducing email traffic by 20%
  • Secured $1.5 million in government grants/funding to enhance patient care services and facility improvements.
  • Designed and executed an employee retention program, reducing turnover by 20% and increasing staff engagement as measured by Gallup Q12 survey.
  • Oversaw the acquisition and smooth integration of 60 general practices taking portfolio from 42 to 102 practices across Australia

Hobbies and Interests

  • Working on local community projects through Rotary membership.
  • Active involvement in my teenage son’s National Premier League soccer training and games.
  • Travel for business or pleasure.

Timeline

Management Consultant – Director

Katalyst Healthcare Consulting
01.2024 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Family Doctor
03.2021 - 02.2024

Divisional Operations Manager

Audika Australia
02.2015 - 01.2021

General Manager

Alpha Dental
01.2014 - 01.2015

Senior Business Development Manager

Epworth Hospital Rehabilitation and Mental Health
03.2011 - 10.2013

National Sales Manager

Clifford Hallam Healthcare
01.2006 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Nursing -

Avondale University
Simon Tirchett