Thursday January 30, 2025
“You’re going to make mistakes, but use them as learning opportunities to move forward.”
As the Director of People and Experience, Cathy Portelli oversees organisational development, strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition and volunteer services at Eastern Health.
From her beginning as a nurse alongside future colleague Julie Considine AO, Cathy specialised in cardiothoracic and intensive care.
Moving into leadership roles, Cathy then took the opportunity to relocate to Chicago and Singapore, before finding her way back to Eastern Health and transitioning to People and Culture.
With a range of knowledge and experiences obtained through her extensive career, Cathy shares about how she keeps up to date with the ever-changing world of workplace culture.
“I talk to people and ask questions, it’s fascinating to hear what other people are doing, and whether it could be something we could implement or take us in a different direction.”
Further to the importance of asking and listening, Cathy shares about her plans for Eastern Health in building a workplace culture that aligns with our promise of ‘Healthier Together’.
“It involves making sure that our people are the core of our strategy moving forward, and that we take the time to listen to them and really hear their feedback.”