I am a recognised leader with a wealth of experience in change management, strategy, organisational design, business transformation, emergency management and health service delivery. My career has been defined by a consistent record of delivering tangible outcomes, particularly through the leadership of extensive community engagement and education programs. I possess comprehensive expertise in attracting, recruiting and retaining personnel, and I am highly skilled in leading and managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Georgeina Whelan

I am a recognised leader with a wealth of experience in change management, strategy, organisational design, business transformation, emergency management and health service delivery. My career has been defined by a consistent record of delivering tangible outcomes, particularly through the leadership of extensive community engagement and education programs. I possess comprehensive expertise in attracting, recruiting and retaining personnel, and I am highly skilled in leading and managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

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I am a recognised leader with a wealth of experience in change management, strategy, organisational design, business transformation, emergency management and health service delivery.

My career has been defined by a consistent record of delivering tangible outcomes, particularly through the leadership of extensive community engagement and education programs. I possess comprehensive expertise in attracting, recruiting and retaining personnel, and I am highly skilled in leading and managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Performance Coach and Mentor at Army Combat Training Centre (Australian Defence Force Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies and Command and Staff College)
August 1, 2023 - Present
Senior mentor and performance coach for students of the Australian Defence Force Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies and the Command and Staff College; provide coaching on leadership, strategy, and operational planning; support development of senior officers; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; contribute to education outcomes.
Member at Commonwealth Superannuation Reconsideration Committee
February 1, 2019 - Present
Committee member, reviewing and reconsidering Commonwealth superannuation claims; provide governance and policy oversight.
Commissioner at ACT Emergency Services Agency
August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2023
Responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of ACT's four emergency services: Ambulance, Urban Fire and Rescue, State Emergency Service, and Rural Fire Service; led cross-agency coordination, resource planning, and community engagement.
Chief Officer at ACT State Emergency Service
October 1, 2017 - August 31, 2019
Expanded the volunteer base and introduced inclusive volunteering opportunities for persons with disabilities. Led the expansion and innovation of the Emergency Services community engagement strategy, delivering an improved program of outreach and community education.
Chief of Staff at Australian Defence Force Headquarters
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Led staff operations and strategic initiatives at the ADF Headquarters; oversaw health and readiness programs; collaborated across joint services to improve health service delivery.
Director General Garrison Health Operations at Australian Defence Force
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Directed garrison health operations; implemented strategic health planning and health service delivery improvements across defence installations and facilities.
Senior Health Advisor at Australian Defence Force
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Provided health policy and medical readiness advice; supported health services planning for deployments and defence personnel.
Commanding Officer – Field Hospital and State Manager of Defence Area Health Service, New South Wales at Australian Defence Force
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Commanded Field Hospital; managed Defence Area Health Service NSW; led healthcare delivery for military personnel in NSW; oversight of staff and resources.

Education

Master of Strategic Studies at Deakin University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Graduate Certificate of Management at Queensland University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Graduate, Senior Executive Development Program at National Security College, Australian National University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Australian Institute of Company Directors at Australian Institute of Company Directors
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Graduate, US Army Military Strategic Leadership Program at US Army Military Strategic Leadership Program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
January 1, 2005 - February 15, 2026
Bar to the Conspicuous Service Cross
January 1, 2016 - February 15, 2026
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
January 1, 2013 - February 15, 2026
ACT Telstra Businesswoman of the Year
January 1, 2015 - February 15, 2026
ACT Public Sector Service Award for Excellence – Leadership
January 1, 2019 - February 15, 2026
Canberra Women in Business Award – Public Sector Leadership
January 1, 2020 - February 15, 2026
Women and Leadership Australia – Excellence in Leadership Award
January 1, 2021 - February 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services