Jessica Drysdale
About Jessica Drysdale
Jessica Drysdale serves as the Associate Director of Operations Advisory for Health, Ageing, and Human Services at KPMG Australia. With extensive experience in hospital operations and strategy, she has held various roles in health services across New South Wales, Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Jessica Drysdale currently serves as the Associate Director in Operations Advisory, focusing on Health, Ageing, and Human Services at KPMG Australia. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her expertise in hospital operations and strategy from the Sydney office. Her role involves advising on operational improvements and strategic initiatives within the health sector.
Previous Experience in Health Sector
Before joining KPMG, Jessica Drysdale held various positions in the health sector. She worked as the Manager of Audit and Improvement at the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as the Acting General Manager of the Virtual Hospital at Northern Sydney Local Health District for five months in 2021. Her experience also includes roles at Royal North Shore Hospital, where she was the Acting Manager of Service Improvement and the Acting Operations Manager of the Ambulatory Care Centre.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Drysdale has a strong educational background in health-related fields. She obtained a Master's degree in Health Policy from the University of Sydney and a Master's degree in Health Care Administration from La Trobe University. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney. Her academic qualifications complement her extensive experience in improving clinical service delivery and management functions within the health sector.
Background in Physiotherapy
Jessica Drysdale began her career in healthcare as a Physiotherapist at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, where she worked from 2012 to 2015. This foundational experience in direct patient care has informed her subsequent roles in health management and operations, allowing her to approach challenges in the health sector with a comprehensive understanding of clinical practices.
Professional Development and Trainee Roles
Jessica has also engaged in professional development through her role as an ACHSM Management Trainee at the Australasian College of Health Service Management from 2015 to 2017. This program provided her with insights into health service management, further enhancing her capabilities in hospital operations and strategy.