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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Allied health flourishes in regional and rural Victoria
Genhealth Hamilton was established in 2015 in regional and rural Victoria. The practice offers a range of services including physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy, exercise science, and group classes such as clinical reformer therapy and clinical Pilates in Hamilton, which has a population of around 10,000. The clinic also serves a wider community within 100 kilometre, reaching rural residents and local industries.
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Improved treatment in advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma
A global clinical trial successfully reduced toxicity and side effects in advanced stage Hodgkin lymphoma patients by using a modified treatment regimen.
Australian Health Journal spoke with Professor Mark Hertzberg in his role in the ALLG HD10 Clinical Trial and as a former Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Australasian Leukaemia & Lymphoma Group (ALLG), an organisation involved in improving the treatments and lives of blood cancer patients.
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Raising awareness, engagement and inclusion of Allied Health
Anita Hobson-Powell holds the position of Chief Allied Health Officer for the Australian Government within the Department of Health and Aged Care. With a background as an exercise physiologist and extensive experience leading allied health professional associations*, she has been entrusted with three main priorities. First, she aims to raise awareness about the significance of allied health professionals and their role in the healthcare system. This involves ensuring that decision makers and individuals engaging with health services understand the contributions of allied health professionals.
