Jonah Van Wachem
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A motivated management consultant with a particular interest in strategy and transformation in the healthcare sector. Specialises in operating model design, process optimisation and healthcare strategy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Ernst And Young
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement with key stakeholders of a provincial health system for a large scale ambulatory workforce review.
- Conducted a desktop review for best practice ambulatory workforce planning, shift patterns, with an emphasis on shift patterns, attraction, and retention.
- Led project management practices for reviews and transformations of large scale projects within Canada's healthcare enviorment.
Operations and Transformation Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Focused on operating model design for health, government clients, with a particular focus on channel model design, and operating efficiency.
- Lead multiple projects, and project management for projects such as, emergency department redesign, clinical service planning, and clinical care transfer and retrievals for rural and remote communities.
- Supported on projects around acute care, specifically on Average Length of Stay at a large hospital, providing recommendations to ensure that projected discharge dates were met, and appropriate planning for patients expected to stay longer.
- Lead engagement with senior stakeholders within NSW, QLD and ACT Health.
ESG Procurement Specialist
PwC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with suppliers and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase ESG supplier base.
- Maintained effective and lasting relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Contact Tracing Operations Manager
Western Sydney Local Health District
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Non-clinical Lead, Qudos Bank Arena Vaccinations
Western Sydney Local Health District
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed and supported all non clinical staff and operations of the largest COVID-19 Vaccination centre in Australia.
- Managed over 200 staff, supporting the smooth process of the patient journey.
- Developed the patient flow journey to support up to 30,000 vaccinations per day.
Client Relations Team Leader
Western Sydney Local Health District
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
PPE Coordinator, Integrated Community Health
Western Sydney Local Health District
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Business Consultant Intern
Beyond Venture
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
Sports and Outdoor Instructor
St Andrew's Cathedral School
11.2017 - 09.2023
- Implemented and developed outdoor education programs to promote, teamwork, leadership and other life skills.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSWHigh School Diploma -
St Andrew's Cathedral School
Sydney, NSWBachelor of Science - Leadership For Healthcare Professionals
University of South Australia
South Australia12.2025
Skills
- Operational Improvement
- Customer Relationships
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Complex Problem Resolution
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Workshop Design and Facilitation
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Ernst And Young
10.2023 - Current
ESG Procurement Specialist
PwC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Operations and Transformation Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
02.2022 - 08.2023
Contact Tracing Operations Manager
Western Sydney Local Health District
10.2021 - 02.2022
Non-clinical Lead, Qudos Bank Arena Vaccinations
Western Sydney Local Health District
08.2021 - 11.2021
Client Relations Team Leader
Western Sydney Local Health District
02.2021 - 08.2021
PPE Coordinator, Integrated Community Health
Western Sydney Local Health District
08.2020 - 02.2021
Business Consultant Intern
Beyond Venture
06.2020 - 09.2020
Sports and Outdoor Instructor
St Andrew's Cathedral School
11.2017 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of Sydney
High School Diploma -
St Andrew's Cathedral School
Bachelor of Science - Leadership For Healthcare Professionals
University of South Australia
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