TAKING CAREER STEPS FROM PAEDIATRIC NURSING TO LEADERSHIP AND INTO PRIVATE HOSPITAL GENERAL MANAGEMENT Always being open to pursuing the next challenge
With
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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Redefining diversity in clinical trials
Ensuring inclusion, diversity, equity and patient input in the development of novel drugs and medical devices has become well accepted in health care. However appropriate implementation of these elements has been a challenge for many. Only by implementing these conscious inputs can patient outcomes be improved and health disparities in marginalised groups be addressed.
Australian Health Journal spoke to Gillian Mason, Consumer and Community Involvement Lead at Hunter Medical Research Institute in Newcastle, NSW on this topic discussed at the recent ARCS Conference in Sydney.
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1 million Australians with undiagnosed thyroid disorders remain at risk of irreparable damage
The Australian Thyroid Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation with charity status aimed at patients and the healthcare community. The ATF’s focus is to support and educate its member base and promote our Good Thyroid Health Messaging throughout the Australian Community.
Australian Thyroid Foundation, CEO Beverley Garside attending the breakfast gave her response to the Federal Budget and the Foundation’s pre-budget submission, which was not granted.
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Care workforce challenges
In a wide ranging report looking at the carer needs across Australia, PwC Australia published Reimagine Care Workforce Solutions in October 2022.
Australian Health Journal spoke with Kerryn Dillon, Director Ageing and Reablement and Health Workforce at PwC Australia about the community care sectors of aged care, disability care and childcare the report covers.
