General Manager Population and Preventative Health to retire after nearly three decades of service to NSW Health
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) would like to recognise and acknowledge General Manager Population and Preventative Health Colette Mcgrath, who will be retiring after nearly three decades with NSW Health and 40 years as a health care professional.
Colette began her career journey with NSW Health in 1996 as a Nursing Unit Manager at the Kirketon Road Centre in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
In 2016 she joined Justice Health NSW as Service Director Population Health before being appointed General Manager Population and Preventative Health in 2023.
During her time with the organisation, Colette has been integral in leading the charge to eliminate Hepatitis C in NSW prisons and was at the forefront of infection and prevention control operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Justice Health NSW Chief Executive Wendy Hoey extended her sincere appreciation to Colette who has spent her career advocating for patients across the healthcare system.
“Through 40 years of dedicated service across the health sector, Colette has combined strength, leadership and advocacy with heart – championing those less fortunate and striving to improve best practice to achieve positive results, she leaves an incredible legacy for equity in healthcare for marginalised and disadvantaged populations, one which we will continue to build upon.”
“Her career is a testament to what it means to lead with purpose, and I thank Colette for championing the health of our communities, particularly those within our care here at Justice Health NSW.”
General Manager Population and Preventative Health Colette Mcgrath said she is grateful to have been part of such a transformational organisation.
“It is with mixed feelings that I leave Justice Health NSW. It has been a fantastic place to work and given me so many opportunities,” Colette said.
“When I started, I never expected to stay for nearly a decade. It’s the longest organisation I have worked for, which shows the calibre and passion of the people here.”
“I would like to thank everyone who has supported me in my career along the way and I am very proud to have been part of a team who supports and advocates for such marginalised populations.”