Ashleigh Robinson Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, Sa, Au

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

As a Policy Advisor within the Strategy & Engagement section at the Health and Medical Research Office (HMRO), I provide strategic oversight and governance of major Commonwealth health and medical research initiatives, including the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF). My role involves developing and delivering evidence-based policies, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting the administration of key national strategies to enhance health… Show more As a Policy Advisor within the Strategy & Engagement section at the Health and Medical Research Office (HMRO), I provide strategic oversight and governance of major Commonwealth health and medical research initiatives, including the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF). My role involves developing and delivering evidence-based policies, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting the administration of key national strategies to enhance health outcomes and economic growth.Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Policy Development: Lead on the implementation and review of the MRFF Act, and contribute to the development of the National Health and Medical Research Strategy. • Governance & Administration: Provide secretariat support for high-level committees, ensuring the effective operation of governance structures. • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the successful delivery of research initiatives. • Communications Management: Oversee MRFF communications, including the production of grant opportunity announcements, newsletters, and media releases. • Analytical Expertise: Conduct in-depth analysis of complex data to inform policy decisions and strategic planning.My work supports the translation of innovative research into practice, driving improvements in patient care, system efficiency, and national economic growth.Additional experience includes acting as assistant director. Show less

My role with Anglicare is to work with children and young people living under Guardianship, kinship or foster care to build structures and trusting relationships, and offer guidance, support and encouragement in order to build their individual capacity and confidence. I support the goals, case plans and transition from care plans whilst ensuring the integration of the young person’s identified cultural needs. I assist them in their participation in education, training and/or employment or… Show more My role with Anglicare is to work with children and young people living under Guardianship, kinship or foster care to build structures and trusting relationships, and offer guidance, support and encouragement in order to build their individual capacity and confidence. I support the goals, case plans and transition from care plans whilst ensuring the integration of the young person’s identified cultural needs. I assist them in their participation in education, training and/or employment or volunteering to achieve success and reach their full potential. Show less

Regional Coordinating Partners coordinate the program across their region, ensuring that all other partners work together to provide the most appropriate services and support for participants. These partners can work with the participant to find an appropriate service or community group to reach their agreed goal.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

In my role as Principal Planning Officer, I led the research, analysis, consultation, planning and development of responses to major incidents as part of the Mental Health Strategy and Planning branch.This included:- Working effectively within a complex, sensitive and challenging organisation to achieve critical mental health outcomes across a health system.- Rapid establishment of effective working groups and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, utilising the… Show more In my role as Principal Planning Officer, I led the research, analysis, consultation, planning and development of responses to major incidents as part of the Mental Health Strategy and Planning branch.This included:- Working effectively within a complex, sensitive and challenging organisation to achieve critical mental health outcomes across a health system.- Rapid establishment of effective working groups and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, utilising the different perspectives of South Australian communities to understand the mental health and wellbeing impacts on affected populations.- Planning, developing, implementing and reviewing plans, models and procedures in the context of incident management across a range of complex health and community support settings utilising a range of strategic and operational knowledge and skills, including: > depth and breadth of knowledge of mental health issues, health sector structures and systems, health planning and management; > research, data analysis, writing, presentation, planning, and the ability to translate strategic directions and population-based models into plans.A key focus in my portfolio of work was the mental health response to disasters and incidents including but not limited to bushfires, droughts, floods and pandemics to reduce the impact these have on priority population groups as well as on the broader community as well. Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

In my role as Principal Project Officer in Health Strategy (backfill term contract), I was responsible for the strategic development and implementation of reform initiatives and projects within the health system, utilising expert policy and project management skills through the analysis and conceptualisation of intricate health policy problems, generating effective solutions, and delivering timely, accurate briefings and reports to senior executives. My role also involved engaging with… Show more In my role as Principal Project Officer in Health Strategy (backfill term contract), I was responsible for the strategic development and implementation of reform initiatives and projects within the health system, utilising expert policy and project management skills through the analysis and conceptualisation of intricate health policy problems, generating effective solutions, and delivering timely, accurate briefings and reports to senior executives. My role also involved engaging with stakeholders through established networks, facilitating consultation on sensitive and complex issues, and providing high-level support and advice to senior executives overseeing health strategy and portfolio priorities, including governance committees and working groups. Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

As Senior Project Officer in Suicide Prevention, I was responsible for coordinating and undertaking the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services which provide a range of support and expert advice to the Suicide Prevention and Capacity Building team to enable it to deliver components of the South Australian Suicide Prevention Plan 2017–2021 and subsequent plans. A main focus of this role is to plan, implement, co-ordinate and support the establishment of Suicide… Show more As Senior Project Officer in Suicide Prevention, I was responsible for coordinating and undertaking the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services which provide a range of support and expert advice to the Suicide Prevention and Capacity Building team to enable it to deliver components of the South Australian Suicide Prevention Plan 2017–2021 and subsequent plans. A main focus of this role is to plan, implement, co-ordinate and support the establishment of Suicide Prevention Networks (SPNs) in communities, and to provide expert advice and ongoing support to over 40 existing SPNs across South Australia. Additional skills developed during this role were copywriting and social media strategy. I conceptualised and led a key project in designing and piloting a protocol in carrying out community postvention responses to suicide. Show less

My role was to act as a reference point for the COVID Surveillance Investigation Section team and utilising a diverse range of knowledge, experience and skills ans having to be a strong decision maker, providing a high level of public health expertise to the COVID-19 response in South Australia. It involves the management of large teams across a variety of disciplines within the CSIS workforce.During my time in this role, I worked within the Outbreak Control Team. I liaised with… Show more My role was to act as a reference point for the COVID Surveillance Investigation Section team and utilising a diverse range of knowledge, experience and skills ans having to be a strong decision maker, providing a high level of public health expertise to the COVID-19 response in South Australia. It involves the management of large teams across a variety of disciplines within the CSIS workforce.During my time in this role, I worked within the Outbreak Control Team. I liaised with relevant stakeholders and businesses affected by COVID and delegated the public health actions of the associated outbreak plans. Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

My role was to contribute to clinical leadership as an allied health professional by participating in organisational wide projects such as developing and updating protocols, guidelines, standard operating procedures, process mapping or public health responses to COVID-19, in a team environment. I also contributed to the collection, processing, interpretation and reporting of surveillance information. This was done though interviewing persons affected by COVID-19 to assist with the completeness… Show more My role was to contribute to clinical leadership as an allied health professional by participating in organisational wide projects such as developing and updating protocols, guidelines, standard operating procedures, process mapping or public health responses to COVID-19, in a team environment. I also contributed to the collection, processing, interpretation and reporting of surveillance information. This was done though interviewing persons affected by COVID-19 to assist with the completeness of epidemiological datasets, assist with public health investigations and the design of appropriate risk based intervention strategies, and provide clinical advice/support where appropriate. I also exercised my role as Authorised Officer under the Emergency Management Act 2004 to give directions to persons to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I worked within the Case & Contact Team and the Surge Capacity Management Team during this role.Other activities/committees involved in:- Creating policies for team management and operations- Strategic Planning Committee member- Project Manager for project on creating an education and training package using Salesforce MyTrailhead- Team Leader and Trainer of surge staff during the Parafield cluster- Case & Contact Newsletter Editor- Tasked with creating a range of educational materials for new case interviewers and mobilised workforce- Initiated a working group for improving case and contact processes when working with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander communities- Member of the Young Professionals Group Show less

Woodville, South Australia, Australia

Woodville

Adelaide, Australia

As a part of my honours year I independently ran my own large-scale research project under the supervision of Dr Carolyn Semmler. Throughout my position as student researcher I planned, conducted and presented my research. I additionally had to liaise with other academics, medical doctors and various medical entities both within South Australia and interstate.

Honours, Psychology

Honours, Medicine, First Class Honours (Band I/Iii) [Gpa 7.0]

Activities and Societies: Honours Subcommittee Representative, Course Learning Outcomes Panel Member Golden Key International Honour.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychological Science

Completed Bachelor’s degree in 2.5 years

Bachelor’S Degree, Health Sciences

Activities and Societies: University of Adelaide Theatre Guild, University of Adelaide Art History Club, University of Adelaide Fairtrade.

High School, International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma (English & German)