Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia – August 2025 — Kolleen Koenen‑Weir has stepped into the role of Head of People Partnering – Private Hospitals at St Vincent’s Health Australia, expanding her leadership contribution within the organization. With nearly two years in strategic people leadership at St Vincent’s, this promotion marks a key milestone in her ongoing commitment to enhancing workforce culture across its private hospital network.
Prior to her new appointment, Kolleen excelled as Head of People – Projects and Change, where she drove organizational transformation initiatives. Before that, she played a critical role as Head of People Partnering – Care Services, strengthening people systems across care divisions. Her HR journey began with a long-standing tenure at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba as Executive Manager – People and Culture, where she led HR strategy and culture across multiple service lines for nearly 19 years. Earlier, she served as Senior Service Development Manager at the Endeavour Foundation, focusing on service evolution and staff development.
Kolleen holds a degree in Psychology (Neuroscience) from The University of Lethbridge, showcasing a strong foundation in human behaviour—a vital asset as she continues to foster inclusive, compassionate workplaces in private health settings.
About St Vincent’s Health Australia
Established in 1857, St Vincent’s Health Australia is the largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services in the country. Grounded in its mission of delivering “Better and fairer care. Always,”, the organization serves diverse Australian communities with excellence, equity, and compassion.
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