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Cameron Ballantine

Cameron is a former CIO and transformational leader with over 20 years of experience - delivering large-scale digital programs, including Australia’s largest electronic medical record implementation. His approach combines clinical insight, innovation, and strategic delivery to improve healthcare outcomes and operational excellence. About Request an Introduction Request an Introduction with Cameron Ballantine
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About Cameron

As an accomplished Chief Information Officer (CIO) and transformational leader, Cameron Ballantine brings over 20 years of experience in driving strategic digital and ICT initiatives that elevate organisational performance and tangible outcomes. His journey began in intensive care nursing, where he developed a deep understanding of healthcare operations before transitioning into ICT program management and executive leadership roles. Cameron’s extensive professional experience, combined with his academic qualifications, has equipped him with highly developed leadership skills tailored to navigate complex organisational structures and challenges.

Capabilities

Pioneering Digital Transformation

Deliverable:

Successfully led the digitalisation of a major public hospital and health service, setting a national benchmark for integrated electronic medical record (ieMR) implementation. This remains the largest successful digital transformation in the Australian healthcare environment.

Strengths:

  • Strategic Leadership: Developed and orchestrated a high preforming, multidisciplinary team of 180 staff, navigating complex project landscapes to deliver seamless digital integration.
  • Innovation: Spearheaded the development of a business-led project management model, recognized as industry best practice, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Collaboration: Fostered partnerships with external entities such as CSIRO to develop ground-breaking solutions like clinical terminology mapping, enhancing interoperability and data accuracy.

Driving Operational Excellence 

Deliverables:

Successfully implemented an Enterprise Data Governance framework and aligned data architecture. This processed delivered a cohesive, timely and accurate access to the utilisation and application of data across the organisation. Aligning architectures across technology, applications, business, and processes delivered real time access to data to inform operational needs, improved customer engagement and satisfaction and enabled the monitoring of strategic objectives. This has also delivered improved information security standards and cost efficiency in how metadata is stored. It has also enabled the environment for controlled and compliant usage of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology with the intent to drive increased business benefit and customer engagement and satisfaction.

Successfully implemented Queensland Health’s first automated pharmacy dispensing machines leading to a saving of over 1 million dollars in the first year. This was generated from an implementation of 15 machines, we now have over 74 generating significant savings from improved stock management and control.

Strengths Demonstrated:

  • Project Management: Demonstrated prowess in overseeing large-scale technology deployments/ change management initiatives within complex environments, showcasing adaptability and resourcefulness.
  • Analytical Skills: Introduced Business Intelligence & Analytics Services, empowering decision-makers with real-time insights to improve emergency wait times and ensure adherence to safety standards.
  • Change Management: Implemented a culture of continuous improvement, championing the adoption of agile frameworks and fostering innovation across clinical and administrative domains.
Digital Transformation Governance Risk & Compliance  Technology Strategy & Execution Change Management Growth & Innovation
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