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John Biviano

Non Executive Director

An experienced CEO, Board Director, C-suite executive/health sector leader and medical workforce specialist that fosters values-based leadership that is authentic, engages individuals and brings key people together in a common vision, solving problems, resulting in good outcomes. I believe true leadership is exemplified by putting the well-being of all communities first, through strategic initiatives and partnerships, through optimal corporate governance, sound judgement and prudent management. With 40 yrs+ in medical education/public health/research management/hospitals/colleges/membership-based associations medical and allied health.SKILLS OVERVIEW Specialist areas: • CEO and senior executive level experience (16 yrs.) with leading medical colleges, including Board/Council support and engagement for past 9 yrs. • skilled in risk and financial management, leading transformative change, including digital transformation, innovation, influencing positive cultures, and inspiring team leadership • Health workforce and public health policy development, accreditation, and program expertise • Skilled in philanthropic and research funding leadership and management • High-level advocacy, stakeholder relationship management, and influencing skills Sector: Member based, private education (medical colleges), hospital, health, government and NFP Areas of expertise: Corporate Governance Enhancing governance (board and committee) structures to optimise efficiency • Ensuring ASIC/ACNC compliance • Clarifying governance processes from operations • Education and training of personnel and documentation of processes Government Relations Working with government and optimising relationship and achieving funding • Australian Medical Council and AHPRA requirements of medical practitioners • Health workforce issues and alignment with government policy • Understanding of hospital sector and health workforce, training, research • Health policy analysis, advocacy and report/submission development • Funding submissions for government grants Membership Organisations Member engagement, growth and support, in the face of competition, increasing regulation, particular for NFP with pro-bono member support • Understanding member requirements and broader stakeholder environment • Reviewing complaints handling mechanisms, and managing and reducing legal risk • Tackling workplace discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment, improving workplace culture • Governance support and enhancement • Embedding growth and innovation with intent to commercialise and diversify Organisational Development Transforming organisations to be more efficient and effective and remain relevant • Digital services transformation and change management • High level financial transformation • Analysis of management and team structures • Reviewing structures to align with strategy/operations


Expertise

  • Not-for-profit organisation Small (10-199 employees)
  • Not-for-profit organisation Small (200+ employees)
  • Government owned organisation/entity
  • State or Territory Government
  • Education Management
  • Government (state
  • local
  • federal)
  • Government Relations
  • Health
  • Wellness & Fitness
  • Hospital & Health Care
  • Management Consulting
  • Governance
  • Business Acumen
  • Change Management
  • Government Relations
  • Policy & Regulation
  • Senior Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking

Experience

  • Non Executive
  • Committee Member
  • CEO
  • Deputy CEO
  • Executive Director
  • Consultant

Board or Committee Experience

Title Sub Committee Company Name Industry
Non Executive DirectorBoardRural Workforce Agency VictoriaHealth
MemberStrategy, Policy and StakeholderRural Workforce Agency VictoriaHealth
MemberPeople and CultureRural Workforce Agency VictoriaHealth
Principal AdviserBoardRoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsEducation Management
MemberFoundation for SurgeryRoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsEducation Management
MemberInternational EngagementRoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsEducation Management

Executive Career Summary

Title Company Name Industry
CEORoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsEducation Management
Deputy CEO and Executive General ManagerRoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsEducation Management
Director PolicyAustralian and New Zealand College of AnaesthetistsEducation Management
Senior Manager Chronic Disease Prevention and Health PromotionVictorian Government Department of HealthHealth Promotion Management
Director Research Workforce and Tobacco ControlVictorian Health Promotion FoundationHealth Promotion Management