Tania Hobbs
Southbank,Australia
Summary
Experienced and motivated senior healthcare leader with over 20 years of clinical, education and operational expertise across acute, aged, and community health settings. Proven track record in leading recent strategic initiatives in Advance Care Planning and Voluntary Assisted Dying, with a strong foundation in acute medical, surgical, cardiac, rehabilitation, and general medicine. My leadership is grounded in quality improvement, system redesign, and stakeholder engagement, supported by a democratic and collaborative style. Passionate about delivering respectful, holistic, and person-centred care, I bring strong organisational skills, exhibit resilience in challenging circumstances, and bring a commitment to continuous learning—currently completing a Master of Nursing (Leadership & Management in Health)—to shape equitable, future-ready healthcare systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Manager – Officer for Improving End of Life Care
Alfred Health
07.2024 - Current
- Lead multidisciplinary team of ACP and VAD clinicians, ensuring governance, compliance, and accreditation readiness.
- Conduct audits and gap analysis per NSQHS standards.
- Oversee improvement projects in ACP and VAD, aligning with strategic goals.
Nurse Unit Manager – Acute General Medicine
F2 Alfred Health
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed acute General Medicine ward, including staff recruitment, HR, payroll, and rostering.
- Oversaw budget, infrastructure planning, and accreditation work.
Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager – Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)
Alfred Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Stand up ward and supported nursing team, managed quality, risk, and safety.
- Handled HR, finance, and consumer involvement aspects.
- Mentored new staff and built a positive unit culture.
- Extensive recruitment activities within this role.
Nurse Manager – Home, Acute & Community
Alfred Health
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed nursing team, professional development, and quality management.
- Oversaw HR, finance, and patient access to rehabilitation.
Nurse Educator Acute Cardiac & HAC
Alfred Health
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Educated and supported nursing staff, managed clinical professional development.
- Led project management portfolio and facilitated post-graduate study days.
Nursing Education Coordinator – Home, Acute & Community + Continuing Professional Development
Alfred Health
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated Nursing Education team and Continuing Professional Development program.
- Managed local education projects and represented Nursing Education at executive level.
Clinical Nurse Manager Acute Cardiac
Alfred Health
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed 46-bed cardiac ward, staff rostering, and clinical practice improvements.
- Focused on quality, risk, and accreditation preparation.
Operations and Access Nurse Manager
Alfred Health
07.2010 - 02.2019
- Managed large cardiac and thoracic ward, coordinated patient flow, HR, and accreditation processes.
Monash University, Clinical Liaison Educator Nurse
Alfred Health
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Supervised Monash students during clinical placements, conducted assessments, and provided feedback.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager 2F
Alfred Health
02.2005 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse
Alfred Health
06.2002 - 01.2005
Graduate Registered Nurse
Waikato District Hospital Board
07.2001 - 06.2002
Education
Master of Nursing - Healthcare Leadership And Management
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD01-2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Adult Learning
Massey University
New Zealand 07.2014
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing - Cardiac
La Trobe University
Bundoora, Melbourne07.2010
Bachelor of Nursing -
Waikato Institute of Technology
New Zealand 07.2001
Skills
- Experience with data analysis and continuous improvement
- Strong stakeholder consultation and facilitation skills
- Believes in a collaborative approach
- Highly organised with workload & time, delivering projects on time
- Skills in co-design, gap analysis mapping, and consumer engagement
- Leading project work in the risk and management space
Training
- Currently undertaking Master of Nursing (Leadership & Management in Health)
- 2022 Building Positive Attendance program, THRIVE leadership Program
- March 2021 intermediate LAMP program
- April 2021 ALS full study day
Timeline
Executive Manager – Officer for Improving End of Life Care
Alfred Health
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager – Acute General Medicine
F2 Alfred Health
02.2023 - 07.2024
Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager – Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)
Alfred Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
Nurse Manager – Home, Acute & Community
Alfred Health
10.2021 - 07.2022
Nursing Education Coordinator – Home, Acute & Community + Continuing Professional Development
Alfred Health
04.2021 - 08.2021
Nurse Educator Acute Cardiac & HAC
Alfred Health
10.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Nurse Manager Acute Cardiac
Alfred Health
01.2019 - 10.2019
Monash University, Clinical Liaison Educator Nurse
Alfred Health
08.2016 - 12.2017
Operations and Access Nurse Manager
Alfred Health
07.2010 - 02.2019
Associate Nurse Unit Manager 2F
Alfred Health
02.2005 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse
Alfred Health
06.2002 - 01.2005
Graduate Registered Nurse
Waikato District Hospital Board
07.2001 - 06.2002
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing - Cardiac
La Trobe University
Master of Nursing - Healthcare Leadership And Management
University of Southern Queensland
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Adult Learning
Massey University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Waikato Institute of Technology
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