Global reach, local impact

Jackie Brodie is a Yandruwandha/Yawarrawarrka woman who brings over 20 years’ experience in the Australian Public Service and 8 years in State Government and Not for Profit Sector. She has extensive experience in leadership roles in WA, ACT, NT and NSW, where these senior leadership roles have been undertaken in remote, regional and urban areas and have involved shaping policy and implementing the key priorities of Government and community. With 28 years of public service experience and 12 years at executive leadership roles, Ms Brodie brings a strong understanding of effective engagement using sound persuasive and influencing skills to successfully leverage buy in from diverse stakeholders. Her extensive experience in working in urban, regional and remote environments has allowed her to tailor key communication messages to appropriate audiences. She has a supportive leadership style where she enjoys facilitating success and encouraging others, which involves building the capacity of staff.

The following information has been taken from Canterbury District Health Board. Sue works with clinical leaders on clinical governance, ensuring Canterbury DHB has good clinical systems and safety culture, and ensuring patients have a voice across the health system. She is also responsible for health emergency planning. Sue trained as a psychiatrist in Canterbury, and has held Clinical Director roles since the early 2000s. She has held several national roles including appointee to the Mental Health Review Tribunal. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).

My professional objectives are to promote health and wellbeing across the life span for rural and remote communities. Facilitate a seamless health care journey for people in the delivery of services that link primary and acute services in a culturally competent manner. Engage and develop meaningful partnerships with communities to ensure both preventative and clinical services address the economic and social determinants of health. Build improved competency, resilience and collaboration across health management and clinical care teams through effective strategic leadership and change management strategies.