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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
2024.07 - 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
2023.02 - 2024.07
  • 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
2022.08 - 2023.01
  • 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
2021.10 - 2022.07
  • Managed nursing team, professional development, and quality management.
  • Oversaw HR, finance, and patient access to rehabilitation.

Nurse Educator Acute Cardiac & HAC

Alfred Health
2019.10 - 2021.10
  • 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
2021.04 - 2021.08
  • 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
2019.01 - 2019.10
  • 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
2010.07 - 2019.02
  • Managed large cardiac and thoracic ward, coordinated patient flow, HR, and accreditation processes.

Monash University, Clinical Liaison Educator Nurse

Alfred Health
2016.08 - 2017.12
  • Supervised Monash students during clinical placements, conducted assessments, and provided feedback.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager 2F

Alfred Health
2005.02 - 2010.07

Registered Nurse

Alfred Health
2002.06 - 2005.01

Graduate Registered Nurse

Waikato District Hospital Board
2001.07 - 2002.06

Education

Master of Nursing - Healthcare Leadership And Management

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
2026-01

Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Adult Learning

Massey University
New Zealand
07.2014

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing - Cardiac

La Trobe University
Bundoora, Melbourne
07.2010

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
2024.07 - Current

Nurse Unit Manager – Acute General Medicine

F2 Alfred Health
2023.02 - 2024.07

Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager – Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)

Alfred Health
2022.08 - 2023.01

Nurse Manager – Home, Acute & Community

Alfred Health
2021.10 - 2022.07

Nursing Education Coordinator – Home, Acute & Community + Continuing Professional Development

Alfred Health
2021.04 - 2021.08

Nurse Educator Acute Cardiac & HAC

Alfred Health
2019.10 - 2021.10

Clinical Nurse Manager Acute Cardiac

Alfred Health
2019.01 - 2019.10

Monash University, Clinical Liaison Educator Nurse

Alfred Health
2016.08 - 2017.12

Operations and Access Nurse Manager

Alfred Health
2010.07 - 2019.02

Associate Nurse Unit Manager 2F

Alfred Health
2005.02 - 2010.07

Registered Nurse

Alfred Health
2002.06 - 2005.01

Graduate Registered Nurse

Waikato District Hospital Board
2001.07 - 2002.06

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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