Summa Walsh, International Recruitment Navigator and Workforce Resourcing Advisor Albury Wodonga Health

Summa has been shortlisted for the New Horizons Talent Mobility Pioneer Award for her instrumental role in launching the organisation’s first-ever Global Talent Acquisition program. This initiative marked a significant shift from not sponsoring international talent to establishing a comprehensive strategy aimed at recruiting skilled workers from overseas.

Through her dedication and strategic approach, Summa successfully led the organisation’s participation in international job fairs held in Toronto, Oakland, and Dublin. This proactive engagement resulted in the recruitment of vital healthcare professionals, including a physiotherapist for a persistent pain clinic and a dentist for a long-vacant position.

The impact of Summa’s efforts has been profound, filling roles that had been vacant for extended periods and ensuring the provision of essential services to the local community. By securing approximately 90 job offers through these initiatives, Albury Wodonga Health has significantly expanded its workforce, effectively addressing critical healthcare demands in a rural region.

Summa’s pioneering work sets a strong precedent for future recruitment efforts, exemplifying the spirit of the New Horizons Talent Mobility Pioneer Award through innovation, strategic foresight, and a commitment to enhancing community health services.