TAKING CAREER STEPS FROM PAEDIATRIC NURSING TO LEADERSHIP AND INTO PRIVATE HOSPITAL GENERAL MANAGEMENT Always being open to pursuing the next challenge
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Georgia Banks
General Manager, Hobart Private Hospital, Healthscope
Hobart, Tasmania
People In Health Care segment
Filmed in Hobart | March 2025
Passionate Healthcare Leader & Experienced Nurse Executive
With over 20 years of experience in the Australian and international healthcare sectors, Georgia Banks is a dedicated and results-driven health professional with a proven track record in clinical, financial, human resources, and strategic management. Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, Georgia possesses an authentic leadership style that fosters engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Currently serving as General Manager at Hobart Private Hospital within Healthscope, Georgia has been instrumental in driving operational excellence, enhancing patient experience, and supporting staff development. Her leadership has played a key role in aligning hospital services with strategic priorities while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Prior to this, Georgia held executive and leadership roles across major private hospitals, including Ringwood Private Hospital the Valley Private Hospital, Knox Private Hospital, and Southeastern Private Hospital. As Director of Clinical Services and Deputy Director of Nursing, she successfully led teams in delivering exceptional patient outcomes, optimising resource management, and implementing effective workforce strategies. Earlier in her career, Georgia also served as a Nurse Unit Manager at The Royal Children’s Hospital, reinforcing her commitment to patient-centred care.
A highly effective communicator and relationship builder, Georgia is passionate about engaging with teams, patients, and stakeholders to ensure optimal healthcare experiences. Her ability to influence and inspire others has been a defining strength throughout her career, making them a trusted leader in the healthcare industry.
Holding a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing from Monash University and additional qualifications in immunisation and preventative healthcare, Georgia remains dedicated to advancing the field through strategic leadership, patient advocacy, and continuous learning.
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Intervention in hearing loss for patients
In her role as an audiologist and trainer, Lauren McNee emphasises the urgency of addressing sudden hearing loss, highlighting the time-sensitive nature of available treatment options. She advises healthcare professionals, including GPs, pharmacists, primary care nurses and specialists, to remain vigilant for subtle signs of hearing loss in their patients. Such signs may include difficulty following prescription guidelines, miscommunication during conversations, or non-verbal cues like a tilt of the head or asking for repetitions.
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Lens on patient care & allied health workforce across settings
The CEO of Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA), Bronwyn Morris-Donovan spoke with Australian Health Journal about the following:
The structure and priorities for AHPA
The setting and disciplines in Allied Health
Allied Health representation in the Strengthening Medicare Task Force
Importance of a data strategy and interoperability in delivery of allied health services
Key allied health priorities hopefully addressed in Federal Budget.In the lead up to the Australian Federal Budget in May 2023, Australian Health Journal reached out to peak health industry bodies to hear about their priorities, either noted in pre-budget submissions lodged with Federal Government in January 2023 or in recent forums such as the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce.
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Gavin Fox-Smith talks Medical Technology
Former Johnson & Johnson ANZ Managing Director, Gavin Fox-Smith on working in large & small MedTech companies
