Ash Simpson Email & Phone Number

Logan, Queensland, Australia

As the Advocacy and Development Director, I am a member of the Executive Leadership Team and, alongside the CEO, I am accountable to the Board. My role involves contributing to YFS's strategic direction, developing the service model, managing media and communications, overseeing governance and risk management, and ensuring the delivery of strategic plan objectives.I am responsible for leading and driving sustainable development, both in terms of business and service, through strategic partnerships, exploring new funding models, developing income streams, conducting research, and fostering innovation. Additionally, I oversee brand management, strategic marketing, advocacy efforts, and communications.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Secondment to lead a national transformational project to scope, develop, project manage a new electronic medical record for the organisation, while migrating three current systems to a new platform for 24 integrated mental health hubs.

Brisbane, Australia

Managing multiple youth mental health services across northern QLD, SEQ and VIC. Leading a team of 150 clinical and non-clinical staff with a combined budget of $25 Million, across Federal, State and local funding.

South East Queensland

Managing 6 youth mental health service across SEQ, leading a team of 70 staff with a combined budget of $8 Million.

South East Queensland

Operations Manager across Capalaba Ipswich, Meadowbrook, Nundah & Woolloongabba headspace Centres. Look after contract management with the Primary Health Network, Operations of the centres, Community Engagement Team, Individual Placement Support Trial at Meadowbrook headspace, ImpaRa program, Partnership Development & Business Development.

Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia

Over see operational the running of both centres for the Lead Agency Aftercare.

Woolloongabba

Currently I have been seconded across to Headspace to assist in managing the service Part Time.

Varsity Lakes

Coordinator for the Partners in Recovery (PIR) program.The Partners in Recovery Project (PIR), funded through the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, aims to improve links across different sectors, services and support, to better meet the needs of vulnerable people. PIR is also working on system change, looking at the gaps & development areas in the sector while highlighting best practice.

Varsity Lakes Team Leader for the Disability Employment Program at ON-Q Human Resources. Assessing and assisting clients in dealing with non vocational and vocational barriers and moving them toward gaining suitable employment. Supervising and monitoring the performance of the team to reach employment placements for client's on the program.

Case Management and assisted Team Leader in program operational tasks.

Supervised the operation of Attractions and staff

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma Of Education, Management, Distinction

Diploma, Business Management

DIP in Business Management.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Theatre, Visual Arts & Music