Published on 4 December 2023

I am delighted to officially launch Western Health’s Leadership Capability Framework – Unleashing Talent – on behalf of the Organisational Culture and Leadership Development team.  

Unleashing Talent is there to support every staff member to become capable and confident in their leadership skills.

At Western Health, we believe everyone is a leader. It’s not about your title, or your role, leadership is an action that we can demonstrate every day. Whether you work in a clinical, administrative or support role – the Unleashing Talent Leadership Capability Framework will position you for success. It can help each of us to understand our leadership competencies in our current roles and support us to enhance our skills and take the next steps in our careers.  

Today we are sharing the full suite of resources on the new Unleashing Talent site and the first video in a six-part series to introduce you to all the elements of the program. 

On the website, you’ll find a self-assessment tool where you can explore your leadership abilities and have these emailed straight to your inbox (Pro tip: bookmark the website so you can return to assess your skills and growth throughout the year or gain easy access via Westerly). There is also a careers guide to help support your professional development, and tools for performance development, succession planning, and recruitment selection. 

The video series explores key elements of Unleashing Talent and features some of our talented staff. In the first video released today, I introduce the Leadership Capability Framework, and in the new year we will release the rest of series.

Unleashing Talent; Best People, Best Care.  

Capable leadership enables Western Health to deliver the best quality patient experience for the community we serve. Effective leadership also promotes a sense of accomplishment, pride, and joy for staff, and this is crucial for staff who directly care for patients and those who support their care. 

I am proud to share Unleashing Talent to all staff across Western Health. I hope it supports and equips you in your leadership practice to achieve your goals and enjoy a dynamic future at Western Health.  

If you would like additional information about Unleashing Talent, please contact Melissa Edwards in the Organisational Culture and Leadership development team. 

Kind Regards,

Sandy Schutte
Executive Director – People, Culture & Communications
Adjunct Professor (Victoria University)