Jennifer Gale
Applied Clinical Governance Expert
and Executive Coach
As an experienced health service executive I can support you through coaching & mentoring, and assist your organisation through facilitation and policy support.
why work with ME?
I’m Jennifer Gale, an experienced health service CEO, with a background in executive leadership, clinical risk systems and applied clinical governance, with a passion for improving patient, client and resident safety.
Coaching and Mentoring
I am a passionate advocate of the staff that work within the Healthcare system.
I have supported 100's of emerging health leaders to take on and survive the challenges of leadership in the most complex system on earth
Clinical/Care Governance
As the lead facilitator for the Australian Institute of Clinical Governance in Applied Clinical Governance I'm able to see how you and your organisation can improve care safety above and beyond compliance frameworks
Strategy & Research
With a Masters of Science in Health Service management and Planning and over 40 years experience in health care across different settings I can help you think outside of the box.
about ME
Why not use my experience to create yours?
I am a healthcare industry veteran with decades of experience leading some of Australia’s largest healthcare organisations.
As a former CEO and board member, I have worked across:
- acute
- aged care
- community
- not for profit
- national & international initiatives
I believe that every organisation can deliver better care outcomes by understanding individual and collective responsibilities and supporting people to do their best work.

‘The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.’ David Morrison
approach
Discover how I can make a difference with you or your organisation
When you are in a senior management position for a large healthcare organisation, you have plenty riding on your shoulders.
People live or die based on the outcomes of your decisions.
I know for sure that this keeps many healthcare leaders awake at night.
By working with me, it’s like having another CEO or executive in your corner at your service.
testimonials
Check what my clients say about me
The first thing I am going to do is go back and ask my team 'how do we know we give safe care?' I now realise that I can and should make a difference in my team even though we are small, and not get overwhelmed by the system."
Palliative Care Dr.
I never realised that I could actually help in my position
Clinical governance Team Member, Health Insurance
I realise now how I need to phrase the questions to staff to communicate better and get their buy-in."
hospital risk manager
How to work with Jennifer Gale
Each organisation and person is different, so I offer custom programs, tailored to meet your particular challenges.
This includes short-term or long-term consulting, with typical programs including:
- applied clinical governance
- board support and training
- leadership in middle management
- leadership in aged care
- strategic projects
- mentoring and coaching senior executives and emerging health leaders