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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AS CEO
Delivered seven consecutive
Saw in gender parity on the AMA
surpluses
Victoria Board – a first for the AMA
Significantly strengthened the
Supported AMA Victoria’s staff and
balance sheet
members to remain focused, effective
and responsive during the COVID-19
Membership grew from ~7,000 to
pandemic
more than 9,340 members
Successfully transitioned AMA Victoria
Membership retention increased
to flexible working
from ~80% to 96%
Improved staff retention
Membership penetration increased
from 18% to 23%
Helped position AMA Victoria and
ASMOF Victoria as leading voices on
Introduced Victorian Associate
Membership
issues affecting doctors and the health
system, including supporting ASMOF
Victoria’s successful overtime class
actions for doctors-in-training
Guided broader discussions about
Federation reform and navigated
difficult but necessary conversations
across the AMA network
What have you enjoyed about
your time with AMA Victoria?
Part of the role of a CEO is working to the
Board. They're your boss – you don't just
walk in and tell them what’s going to happen.
You have to put forward solid arguments and
I like a challenge, so dealing with some
of the challenges over the years has
been very satisfying and enjoyable.
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persuade. You must have good analysis and
clarity of vision about why you want to do
something, and where you want to take the
organisation as a result.
