Masterclass with Professor Alison McMillan

The Opportunities and Challenges in the Current Australian Health Workforce

As the Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor McMillan provides high-level strategic policy advice to the Australian Government and the Executive and staff within the Department of Health and Aged care on nursing, midwifery, health system reform, health workforce, regulation and education. 

Professor McMillan has been a Registered Nurse for more than 40 years. She has a Critical Care Nursing Certificate, a Bachelor Degree in Education, and a Master of Business Administration. Professor McMillan has held senior executive roles in government and health services in Victoria including the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Director of Quality, Safety and Patient Experience and Director of Health Emergency Management.

She has received a number of awards including a Public Service Medal in June 2021 for outstanding public service to driving the Government's national health response priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly to infection prevention measures, a National Emergency Medal in recognition of service following the 2009 Victorian Bushfires and, in 2021, a Humanitarian Overseas Medal.